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 Classroom Collaborative Authoring in the Classroom Ashley Quark Ashley Quark September 21, 2007 September 21, 2007

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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

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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

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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

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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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