Wikis

There are many definitions but here's a simple one that does the trick! "A wiki is a collaborative website which can be directly edited by anyone with access to it." Wikis can vary in how persmissions and access are handled so it's important to find the right host site to meet your needs.
 * **What in the World is a Wiki?**

Wiki doesn't really stand for anything. Wiki is the word used for 'quick' in Hawaii. But since the creation of Wikis, people have come out with a backonym (acronyms constructed retrospectively to fit a word) of "What I Know Is".
 * What does the word "Wiki" stand for?**

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 * Start Here!**

Wikispaces Teacher Presentation [|Wikispaces.Teacher Presentation.ppt]
 * Then Here**

To setup a no charge ad free wiki for you class(s) go to [] You must be logged in as a wikispaces user. 1. Pick a wiki name. I suggest you add your school initials so that you have a better chance the name will not already be taken. Example: your name is Smith and you work at MBA. Instead of smith.wikispaces.com, choose mbasmith.wikispaces.com. 2. Select private (see above) 3. Certify it is an educational site.

Wikispaces tour [|video] []
 * Lots of info on wikis including some sample projects**.

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 * Ideas for wikis in a K-12 classroom**

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 * For teachers new to wikis**

http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/
 * A great wiki on using wikis!**

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 * Great story from a teacher about his experience using wikis**

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 * 7 things you should know about using wikis**

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 * Rubric for wiki projects**

**Sample Student warrantee (click on the document link)** []

[|Examples of uses of wikis in the classroom]

www.wikispaces.com [] (free sites for educator without advertising) [|www.pbwiki.com] [|www.wetpaint.com] [|http://www.wikidot.com]
 * Popular sites for hosting education wikis:**

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 * Compare features on more than 100 wikis!**

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