What+is+a+Wiki

What Is A Wiki?
The best use of a wiki is for collaborative knowledge building. A wiki allows for shared ownership for all members, meaning that //together// the authors of a wiki determine what information is posted online. Because a wiki is a great place to share and document information, it can be thought of as an easy-to-create collaborative website. media type="youtube" key="-dnL00TdmLY" height="344" width="425"

Features of a wiki: Ideas for classroom wikis:
 * Easy to create website
 * Easy collaboration beyond classroom
 * Extend discussion beyond the classroom
 * Trackable page edits
 * a resource for all assignments, rubrics, deadlines and resources to increase home-school communication
 * a “home-base” for bringing multiple tools together
 * a presentation format to demonstrate student learning