2.0+Web+Tools-Wikis

What is a Wiki? A wiki is a website that any user can add or edit information onto. The word "wiki" means quick in Hawaiian. [|Wikipedia] is a wiki. You are currently on a wiki. Basically, though, a wiki is just another website. The great part, is anyone can post to it, the not so great part is anyone can change it. My Wiki from my 8th grade Computer Apps class -I used this wiki to allow my students to illustrate the internet safety tips we had just learned. They were to create a social type page but make sure not to include private information. Business and Technology Department -Here is an example of a wiki used for an entire business department. Business Ed Professional Learning Community -A great source for business teachers across the country that has the same idea as our wiki. Middle School Example -This one has a lot to offer as far as Web 2.0 as well. High School Example -An example of a high school business ed department and its various classes. Another High School Example General Business Wiki //**How do I start my Wiki?**// WIkispaces-This is currently where you are [|Peanut Butter Wiki-pbworks.com]-Another wiki site you can use-It is called such because it is as easy as peanut butter.
 * Reasons to use Wikis:**
 * 1. Wiki's can be built with multiple pages and can incorporate both blogging and personal websites in one. **
 * 2. Students get their own page, if you want, which allows them to be more connected with the process. **
 * 3. Create an Interactive Syllabus for your students. Computer Apps Wiki **
 * Examples of Wiki's:**

A great majority of this information came from my course work at UT. Particularly, from this book: Richardson, Will. __Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful WebTools for Classrooms__ 2nd Edition. Corwin Press. 2009.
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