Why+use+Wikis+in+Education?

How can wikis be used in the classroom?

 * Group projects:** Students work together in one place to research, outline, draft, and edit projects within the wiki**Assignments:** Post homework, course materials, study guides, and more.**Resource Collections:** Organize articles, websites, videos, and other resources for students**Peer Review:** Post questions for student brainstorming, or have students post papers for peer feedback**Group FAQ:** Students and/or teachers post and respond to questions on a given topic**Parent Involvement:** Give parents a chance to be a part of the classroom and stay up to date on classroom news and events**Online Newspaper:** Create a student-published online newspaper

Sample Classroom/Educational Wikis
http://rdsc2008.wikispaces.com/ http://greenbulldog.wikispaces.com [|www.education.vic.gov.au/teacher/global/wiki.htm]

Resources:
http://eme4401spr07boyer.wetpaint.com/