Wikis in Education
Wikis are becoming common place in the classroom a way for students and teachers to share and showcase their learning. This page is designed to provide you with the basics about wikis and provide a springboard for your own exploration and experimentation of this powerful learning tool.
Background Information about wikisThese sites provide useful backgroun information about wikis.
Wikis.com Provides a beginners guide to wikis Wikipedia Some excellent information and links to resources. All About Wikis Simple, easy to follow definition Wikis This is an excellent one stop shop about wikis. |
Tools for Creating WikisThese websites provide information and reviews about the best wiki platforms for use in education.
Best Wiki provides information on how to choose a wiki site and reviews of a number of platforms. 10 Free Wiki Software Platforms or Wiki Engines This is a great place to start to find out what is currently available. The Wiki Toolbox: 30+ Wiki Tools and Resources Provides an overview of an extensive range of wikis tools. |
Best Educational Wiki siteshere are some examples of educational wikis - some for teachers and some for students.
Why wikis? as well as an overview gives some useful examples of wikis that have been made using Wikispaces. Educational Origami ***** Greetings form the world ICT Magic Resources for history teachers |
Research / Resources into the use of wikisWikis in the Classroom
Resources for Department of Education (WA) Educational Wikis This site aims to answer the question "Hw can I use wikis in and educational setting?" Wikis in Education From Australian Policy Online website.
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Ideas for using wikis in the classroom |
Ward Cunningham - Creator of the WikiWard Cunningham, the developer of the first wiki software, WikiWikiWeb, originally described it as "the simplest online database that could possibly work.".
"Wiki" (pronounced [ˈwiti] or [ˈviti]) is a Hawaiian word meaning "fast" or "quick". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki |