What is a Wiki
Discussions for Wiki Professional Development:
What is a Wiki?
Why a Wiki instead of . . . web page, e-mail, blog, multimedia, text message, face 2 face, other forms of communication?
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Why:
- Increase student interest in writing
- Accountability through Visibility
- Expression of Individuality
- Learn to Collaborate in an online world
- Learning Beyond the Classroom
- Online etiquette / ethics
- Internet Safety
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What can Wikis Do for Teachers and Administrators? (source:http://wiki.classroom20.com/Wikis)
- Build learning communities
- Extend professional development workshops
- Provide a storage space for curriculum resources, lesson plans, course materials, tech support tips, and more
- Build home-school communications
- Publish web pages (quickly and easily)
How can I use a Wiki?
What are other teachers using Wiki's for? 
Video: Wikis as social space for common interests
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