the word on wikis: collaborative authoring in the classroom

The Word on Wikis:The Word on Wikis:Collaborative Authoring in the ClassroomCollaborative Authoring in the Classroom

Ashley QuarkAshley Quark

September 21, 2007September 21, 2007

What is a Wiki?What is a Wiki?

Wiki stands for “What I Know Is”Wiki stands for “What I Know Is” Wiki means “quick” in Hawaiian Wiki means “quick” in Hawaiian A type of website where members (or non-A type of website where members (or non-

members) can add, remove, edit or members) can add, remove, edit or change content on the sitechange content on the site

Example Example www.wikipedia.comwww.wikipedia.com

Wikis in the ClassroomWikis in the Classroom

Classroom Web pages Classroom Web pages Collaborative AuthoringCollaborative Authoring

Grade 1/2 MathGrade 1/2 Math Middle School Study SkillsMiddle School Study Skills Middle School Social StudiesMiddle School Social Studies High School—Information TechnologyHigh School—Information Technology High School—Physics High School—Physics

Project Development & PlanningProject Development & Planning

How to Make a WikiHow to Make a Wiki

Choose a host. These are free:Choose a host. These are free: www.pbwiki.comwww.pbwiki.com www.wetpaint.comwww.wetpaint.com www.wikispaces.comwww.wikispaces.com

Benefits of wikispaces.com: Benefits of wikispaces.com: Giving away FREE wikis for teachers with no Giving away FREE wikis for teachers with no

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