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__ What is a wiki? __ media type="youtube" key="-dnL00TdmLY" height="315" width="420" Wiki- means quick simple web pages that groups, friends, and families can edit together in a semi-private environment. All you need is a computer with a web browser and the internet.

__ How can a wiki be used in education? __ EX: Meeting notes post assignments Faculty to collaborate on projects- syllabus, reading list Lab sign out portfolios Build a knowledge bases free writing Collaborate on group projects class debate Presentation tool showcase work

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__ How to get started? __ Develop a purpose for your wiki Go to www.wikispaces.com, create an account Manage your page- which controls the settings, color Add information to the page Invite others to join and collaborate on your wiki(under manage your wiki)

__ The district supports: __ www.wikispaces.com pbworks.com

__ Extras: __ Discussion tab- like a blog (journal)- organizer will get a notice when something is posted, crucial to respond

Link- highlight the text you want to link, go to the link tab and choose either wiki link (which creates a blank page within the wiki) or an external link which would link to something on the world wide web. The tab, creating a new page will also give you an internal wiki page.

Risks: inappropriate editing or posts- extra responsibility on the teachers part, prior to beginning- go over online expectations with the students.

__ Next inservice: __ Inserting videos, widgets, pictures