Wikis

Wiki wiki: it's Hawaiian for click click! Great ways to use wikis in the [|classroom!] Wikis are good for For example: - planning a camping holiday - what to take Each student provides one word with meaning - others may edit entries Each student adds contribution - editable before presenting to class
 * Making a list**
 * Creating a glossary**
 * Webquests**
 * English:** Students can collaborate in
 * creating a narrative or poem
 * writing elements of a short story - plot, characters etc.
 * producing a newspaper
 * writing a letter to an author, character
 * planning interview questions
 * writing a feature article


 * History:** Students can collaborate in
 * preparing for a debate ... each group has its own Wiki
 * writing a letter, essay

How to:
http://testdrivewiki.wikispaces.com/

Examples:
[|http://penrithpslibrary.pbworks.com]

[] great examples of what to use and how.

[] another example of the whys and wherefores of using wikis in the classroom. http://echucaelearning.wikispaces.com/ Echuca College

One I have used with my Geography class (back in 2006). Jenny Luca's wiki from elh2009. http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/Examples+of+educational+wikis a long list of wikis which could be helpful. In alphabetical order.