Http://elementarywikis.pbwiki.com

Effectively Integrating Wikis

into K-5 Classrooms

Dr. Matt Silverman

Christine Anderson & Sondra Baker

What is a Wiki?

Wikis In Plain English Video by CommonCraft

Uses for Wikis in Education

Wikis can be used to...

Share important information about your class or a subject

•      Classroom rules & policies

•      Classroom newsletters

•      Content specfic informaion

Connect your students to resources available online

•      PicturesWebsites

•      Videos

•      Interactive activities

•      Virtual Field Trips

Allow students to create content

•      Post projects

•      Answer discussion questions

•      Create online study guides

•      Connect experiences to classroom activities

Reasons for Using Wikis

• It is a way to link parents to classroom learning.

• It is a way for parents to become interactive with classroom learning.

• It is a way to share information.  

• It is a way for a student to take ownership for his/her learning.

• It is a way for a student to use their creativity.

• A wiki is a tool for making learning fun.

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