Wikis

= Wikis =

**What are they?**

 * Simple web pages that groups can edit together
 * A collaborative web site you can create and share

** What can they be used for in our profession? **

 * Professional development workshops and seminars
 * Brainstorming & discussions
 * Lesson & project planning
 * Good for class/group collaborative notetaking
 * Class project postings
 * Literary discussions
 * Poll students
 * Use to post
 * Students can also hold discussions or collaborate on a projects with students from other schools

** Concerns/Tips: **

 * Check school filters
 * Need to make it is secure and private when using with students
 * Make sure students do not use last names
 * Set your wiki to be viewed by all but can only be edited by members you invite
 * Create member accounts for students

**Wiki sites** > > [|Video: Wikis in Plain English - CommonCraft] >
 * These are sites most used for educational wikis
 * Wikispaces - http://wikispaces.com
 * To get an advertisement free educators account - []
 * PB Wiki - http://educators.pbworks.com (basic education site is free)
 * These wikis are more for professional collaboration
 * Wikis In Education - http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com
 * Wiki Teacher - http://wiki-teacher.com