Using+Wikis+in+the+Classroom

Here are five examples of how to use wikis in the classroom:
Students with access to the Internet outside of school can work together to complete projects without having to be in school. Also, just like none Wiki projects; defining roles and clearly defining the activity, along with assessments are crucial to the success of collaborative learning projects using this strategy. One example is when student groups complete a research project focused on a specific tribe of American Indians.
 * 1. //Collaborative Projects using Wikis//.** This technology tool is ideal for project-based learning, cross curricular projects in middle school teams, and thematic units. One advantage of Wikis in collaborative projects is that they are online.

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 * [|**Using Wikis in Science Classes**]
 * [|**Three Project Based Learning Resources**]
 * [|**Best Practices of Web Tool Integration in School**]

Other examples of using Wikis are [|**math class**] and [|**science class**].

One page is designated for each letter of the alphabet and students submit written work and pictures (citing sources) to explain what they just learned in a social studies, math, English, or science unit. A second example is when students create a timeline of United States historical events from 1800 to 1850.
 * 2. //Students Demonstration of Knowledge//.** Students provide information that fits within specific parameters on the Wiki to demonstrate what they have learned. One example is when students create original work that fits within the ABC format.


 * 3. //Online Resources for Classroom Use//**. A list of websites that provided appropriate information related to subject content is provided by the teacher for student use during the school year. The advantages are:
 * Websites can be added that meet school district website filtering requirements.
 * The list is dynamic, because websites can be added or deleted as better online resources are located.

Students are provided with acceptable online resources for their school work. The advantage is that everything a teacher needs and students use is centrally located, eliminating the need for maintenance of a separate website and learning to use special software. Examples of things that can be on a Wiki classroom webpage are calendar of events, newsletters, homework assignments, handouts, notes, science safety rules, classroom rules, power point presentations, pictures of students in class working on projects, and parent permission forms. Remember that access is controlled by the teacher, typically only given to students and their parents.
 * 4. //Wikis as a Classroom Webpage//**. This strategy provides everyday information for students use during the school year.

One advantage is that the teacher can enter the information anytime and from anywhere using the Internet. This is great for weekends or over the summer when teachers cannot enter their school. Other examples of information that can be stored in a teacher’s Wiki filing cabinet are information for upcoming newsletters, artifacts of student work, drafts of projects being developed, everyday life in the classroom for a scrapbook, and backup resources.
 * 5. //Wiki Filing Cabinet//.** Teachers can store files, images, videos, and other information in a special teacher access controlled area of the classroom Wiki.

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