[Dawn]

Does anyone use wikis in their classroom? I'd like to get started with them but I'm not sure how. If you use them, can you please share--what grade levels, what subject, etc. Any input is appreciated for this novice. Thanks!

[acorn]

Currently --I am using a wiki for a technology class I am in. This is a college level class and we post twice month. I read and post on others on other teachers pages. I think the wiki may be a difficult process to manage in first grade. ( I teach in first) I find it helpful in the class I am taking. This is a two year process the class I am in. So it will keep us abreast of our projects and what each other is doing.

[techietch22]

to help keep ME organized. It is basically like my materials resource for my lesson plans. All of the files I would use in a day I embed in my wiki, so I can access them all from one place - rather than going through files to find things during class. This is very helpful, because I teach 3 grade levels with a different level every hour - so I constantly am using different resources.

I really love it - because if I create something from home - I don't have to worry about transferring the file, I just embed it on my wiki and I can access it from anywhere.

[doc2000]

Could you share your wiki so we could see an example? We're being pushed to create one at our school, so I want to make sure I create something I'll use.

[Dawn]

Thank you for sharing that info...I never thought of how it could be helpful for me. I also teach 3 grade levels of social studies throughout the day and I could really use techietch22's idea.

My students are grade 6,7,8. I'm designing an independent study unit (webquests etc) for a couple of gifted kids, and I was especially interested in having them use wikis to store and track their work.

[techietch22]

www.mrspsoptechexplore.wikispaces.com

this is the first thing that each of my students do when they come into my class. Log onto the wiki to find their directions to begin each class.

[wig]

I use them collaborative learning with classes in other states, my class website is on one, my kids post their writing on another, I have link pages. (This is one that has been posted on PT quite often http://interactive-notebooks.wikispaces.com/ ) I LOVE wikis,