Week Seven

Thing 16. Learn about wikis and discover some innovative ways that educators are using them.

Thing 17. Add an entry to the Curriculum Sandbox  or the Teacher's Lounge.

Tips & Resources

1. You probably already know a bit about wikis especially if you know about Wikipedia, the community built encyclopedia. Most Texas cities, airports, mountains, parks, etc. have an entry in Wikipedia. Actually, come to think of it -- what doesn't... Search to see what is entered for "teacher librarian."
2. One of the driving forces for why wikis are so popular is the idea that communities of people with a vested interested or expertise in a topic work together to create content. You are an author who may write and edit material just as you do with your personal blog.
3. Ah, the downside to wikis .... is the information accurate? Is it reliable? Is it current? Is it a good example for teaching students the concept of "verify."
4. Look at your co-workers' blogs and leave them comments. We bet you'll learn from what they have written besides being entertained with super prose and photos.