More+About+Wikis

A "wiki" is an easy way to make a website, but the website is collaborative. Everyone in the group can add resources and information. It is a closed website to only your students who can share their login information with their parents.
 * What is[[image:duryeaelementary:tiki.gif align="right" caption="tiki.gif"]] a "Wiki"?media type="file" key="aloha-oe-1.mid"**

The word "wiki" comes from the Hawaiian language and it means "fast." Working in a wiki should allow us all to share things with our students and their parents in a quicker and easier fashion. You can even attach the a wiki you've made to your SchoolWires site.
 * Why a "Wiki"?**


 * What goes on a wiki?**
 * files such as Word documents and PPT shows (always best in PDF when possible)
 * graphics including Wordles, Inspiration/kidspiration webs and other .jpg/.gif formats
 * movies made from Photostory/Windows Movie Maker/Teacher tube and more
 * web links to content connections
 * text
 * student/teacher/peer blogs

YES! Visit [] 100K to make a free K-12 wiki. If you do create a class wiki.
 * Can I make a wiki for my classroom? **

**How to make student accounts**
Click on Manage Wiki on the left hand side of your wikispace. You will find this icon "User Creator" Follow these directions. Even if you allow wikispaces to generate passwords, you have the opportunity to change them and make them more user friendly for your students memories.

**A great site to find ideas, helpful videos, and more:** []

http://whitekerr.wikispaces.com/ classroom wiki sample

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