Wow them with Wikis!!!
What is a Wiki? Online resource –Can access from any computer –Web 2.0
What is Web 2.0? Collaborative tool –Multiple users have access to comment –Ability to allow multiple users to edit Online Teamwork!!!!
Uses for teachers In place of Classroom websites -interactive -instant easy communication with parents -Natural teaching moments Collaboration between teachers -multiple people can access at the same time -easy way to share resources
Uses for Administrators School Wide Wiki for faculty use -Schedules/Sign up Sheets -Interdepartmental collaboration -Faculty meeting minutes -Instantly share district materials/ forms with entire faculty -Environmentally friendly -Little push for reluctant technology users
Examples of Classroom Wikis Mrs. O’Shea’s Organized Observers /FrontPage /FrontPage Ms. Lamora’s Classroom Wiki /FrontPage /FrontPage
Examples of Administrative uses Elsmere Elementary School Wiki /FrontPage /FrontPage BCSD Library Department Wiki / /
Specialty Wikis Mrs. Rappoccio’s Book Review Wiki C/Homepage%20Elsmere.htm
Set-up / Edit your Wiki Don’t worry it’s EASY!!!!
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