There are a number of ways to use wikis in the classroom setting. Here are just a few:
Post class materials
Class website
Student collaboration on projects
Share student work (portfolios)
Post topic videos
Share class notes
Teaching proper internet safety
Collaborate with other classes, schools or "experts" outside of your school
Create a paperless classroom
Parental communication
Writing prompts via discussions
Student/teacher collaboration
Wikis as a Professional
Wikis can also be a powerful tool for your own professional growth and learning. Here are just a few ways that you can use them as a professional:
PLCs within your school
Collaborate with teachers of your same content area
Extend your PLN beyond the walls of your school or your city limits
Create an online, digital portfolio
Staff development
Share resources and documents pertaining to your school with your staff
Wikis in Your Classroom
There are a number of ways to use wikis in the classroom setting. Here are just a few:Post class materials
Class website
Student collaboration on projects
Share student work (portfolios)
Post topic videos
Share class notes
Teaching proper internet safety
Collaborate with other classes, schools or "experts" outside of your school
Create a paperless classroom
Parental communication
Writing prompts via discussions
Student/teacher collaboration
Wikis as a Professional
Wikis can also be a powerful tool for your own professional growth and learning. Here are just a few ways that you can use them as a professional:
PLCs within your school
Collaborate with teachers of your same content area
Extend your PLN beyond the walls of your school or your city limits
Create an online, digital portfolio
Staff development
Share resources and documents pertaining to your school with your staff
Staff book studies
Parent communication