Why+Wiki?

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What Wikis do for Teachers Wikis allow teachers to have a “classroom web-site”. Teachers can post information about their classes, projects and special assignments. Teachers can post dates for tests and quizzes. Videos can be embedded to provide additional support for your students. Links to resources can be made available to your students What Wikis Do for Students Wikis allow students to collaborate. Group work can be compiled on the same wiki page. Students can work together to produce exciting projects or share experimental data. Students like using wikis because they can easily work with their team from home or other locations. What Wikis do for Parents Parents can stay in touch with the classroom  Parents can see their children’s activities and projects = What Else!!media type="youtube" key="1pR5yogCmkA?rel=0" height="315" width="420" align="right"  = Collaboratively authored class texts  • Writing projects   • Group projects   • Sharing resources   • Grade level teams • Subject area teams  • Professional development • Professional Learning Communities (PLC) • ePortfolios • Clubs, PTAs, and events • Mapping of concepts, brainstorming • Presentation tools

= What are the Benefits!! = Engagement and learning Context-embedded learning Inquiry driven learning Collaborative learning Reflection and metacognition 21st Century Skills

=**SOME EXAMPLES:**= Source for Educational Wikis

Elementary Classes Example 1 Example 2

Middle School Classes Example 1 Example 2

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