WikiInfo

=**__Objectives:__** =

3. You will brainstorm how you will utilize wiki's to enhance your teaching, collaboration, and/or professional development.
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==== // __Wiki__ - A wiki is a collection of web pages designed to enable **__anyone__** who accesses it __** to contribute or modify content ,**__ using a simplified markup language[1][2]. Wikis are often __**used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites.**__ //  ====

====__Blog__ - A blog (an abridgment of the term web log) is a website, usually maintained by an **__individual__** , with regular entries of __** commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. **__ Entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning // to maintain or add content to a blog.// ==== = = = = =Take an online exploration of how Wiki's are used. =

=Click on a link below to discover wiki sites used in education around the district.=

Primary Classroom Collaboration - [|Primary Math Wiki]
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1. What is your goal? How do you want to use your wiki?
Weekly lesson plans?  Join a space for collaboration? (you can add to these pages too!) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Do I need space for pictures? Do I need tables? Videos? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Will my students be using my wiki? OR will you primarily be creating for their use with other adult input?

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2. After you know your goals, or your ready to figure out your needs, explore the wiki sites recommended below.
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 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">It is recommended for you to understand and familiarize yourself with your needs and what each service can provide you.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Each wiki provides a "search" category you may use to a) find someone for collaboration b) understand how others with your experience use wiki's to enhance teaching.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Have fun with your new ideas!

=** Recommended Wiki Sites for your use: **=

(Click on the wiki logos to enter teacher pages.)