Wikis

= Wikis=
 * Short for Hawaiian word wiki-wiki = "quick"
 * Website that can be edited by anyone
 * Changes are instantly available
 * Requires Internet access and web browser


 * Web 2.0 tool**
 * Users are producers as well as consumers of information
 * Encourages democratic use of the Internet
 * Web based software
 * Available to anyone
 * Community/social/collaborative tool

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Wikis in Plain English - Commoncraft Productions

 * //How are wikis used?//**
 * Collaborate - group projects, global projects
 * Brainstorm
 * Create content
 * Organize content
 * Classroom organization - post assignments, lesson summaries, notes, concept introduction, information for parents
 * Simple websites
 * Literature circles
 * Collaborative textbooks
 * Book recommendations


 * //Why use a wiki?//**
 * Easy
 * Free
 * No special skills or software required
 * Accessible from any computer
 * Great motivator for students
 * Easy to monitor
 * Allows for creativity and innovation
 * Encourages participation of all students
 * Promotes communication between students, teachers, and parents

//**Examples of Wikis**//  **[|Wikipedia]  [|Hanalee Book Wiki]  Comparing Hemispheres The Wright 3 One Thousand Names Westwood Wiki [|Wiki How] Examples of educational wikis**


 * //Creating Your Own Wiki//**
 * [|Wikispaces - get started here]
 * Go here for help