the word on wikis: collaborative authoring in the classroom
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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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