How+might+the+Wiki+be+used+in+the+classroom?

How might a Wiki be used in the Classsroom?  "Students of all ages have become technology savvy."

Teachers can assign a wiki to the whole class, topic specific (e.g. Science), a group of students etc..

Wiki’s are a great way for small groups of students to work together on a assignment where the students don’t need to physically get together as a group for each planning, writing, and editing session. As a teacher you are able to monitor what each student is doing and make sure that each student is contributing evenly. Students can use a range of resources such as internet, periodicals, books etc...

· Monitor and interact with students while they work. · Post assignments/ homework. · Create a list of resources. · Create study sheets. · Communicate with teachers and students from around the world. · Create a FQA (Frequently asked questions) page. · Communicate with parents. || Wiki Uses for Students: · Work together on projects · Share ideas, resources and information. · Receive homework/ assignments · Submit questions to their teacher. · Use an ‘online graffiti space’ to express themselves. ||
 * Wiki Uses for Teachers:

 Using wikis in the classroom can emphasize the research reading and writing process, where as in the traditional classroom the finished product is emphasized. It will also help develop typing skills as well as basic computer skills Each student can see how their research and writing can change, grow, and develop according to the students capabilities and prior experiences in the research and writing process.

I have used wiki spaces in my time learning to be a teacher, these are great examples of a lesson sequences. 1. Scienceclassw-booleast.wikispaces.com 2. Missarundellsenglish.wikispaces.com Webquests, these are a lesson in its own that helps students gain experience and knowledge with computers and the internet.

There are also many lesson sequences I have found while searching the internet the link that I have found is linked to a Wiki space that has a number of lesson sequences through wiki spaces. http://learningwithtechnology.wikispaces.com/Exemplary+Classroom+Wikispaces

This is a great way for teachers to display links to sites that lead students through the website, a great use in the classroom. Teachers can have a page for common links in the computer class.