Learn+More+about+Wikis

What is a Wiki?
Common Craft contains great resources explaining many Web 2.0 tools or application in Plain English. The wiki one is embedded below.

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Which Wiki Platform should I use: Wikispaces vs PBworks?
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Educational Uses of Wikis
50 Ways to Use Wikis for a More Collaborative & Interactive Classroom []

Wikis in Education wiki http://teaching-with-technology.wikispaces.com/Wikis+in+Education

6 Ways to use Wikis in the Classroom http://mrsroncone.wikispaces.com/Ways+to+use+a+wiki+in+your+classroom

How to Create a Classroom Wiki from Edutopia [|www.edutopia.org/wiki-technology]

Examples of Educational Wikis http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/Examples+of+educational+wikis ProProf [] This site is a free and open online resource for students, professionals and professors on various programs of study. Included are online quizzes and a quiz creation tool, online flashcards and a flashcard creation tool, bogs and wikis and more.

PBWikis web site []

Wiki Tutorial from AtomicLearning (contact the TLC if you need your login and password for atomic learning) []

Wikispaces web site []

Wiki Walk Through from Teacher First []

What Is a Wiki (and How to Use One for Your Projects) [] This site explains how a teacher can use wikis in their classroom. This is a great learning and resource site for teachers.

Wiki Videos At the WhiteBoard []

Wetpaint in Plain English http://www.wetpaint.com/page/Wetpaint-Videos

Other Ideas for Using Wikis
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Please add your ideas to the list:
 * 1) Information about rental property or vacation property you own or manage (could also use google sites).
 * 2) Collaborate with others to plan a trip (itinerary, travel sites, cheap fares, tours to take, maps, etc)
 * 3) Create a collaborative cookbook - family recipes, school fundraisers, etc
 * 4) Collect ideas for icebreakers, baby shower activities, garage sale listings, weddings, etc.
 * 5) Collaborate to plan a conference, event, party or social of any kind
 * 6) Run a team... coaches, managers, volunteers, parents, players all contribute to a collaborative web site - training exercises, homework, nutrition tips, practice, games, etc.
 * 7) Your ideas???