1. Introduction to Wikis

2. What is a wiki? A wiki is a web site that allows a community of users to create and edit content, often without the need for registration.

3. Wikis in Plain English

4. Features of wikis A website that can be quickly and collaboratively edited Content can be added, modified or corrected by its readers Used to communicate or collaborate with students and create detailed information resources Students may check facts for accuracy and be given ownership over certain topics Can be set up to allow only authorized users to have editing rites Vandalism is possible, but corrections can be made with a history function

5. More features of wikis Words and phrases may be extensively linked to other pages within or beyond the wiki Users may tag wikis in order to classify and subject matter Wikis may be completely open to users updating and reading them, or they may be restricted to a certain community with privileges to update the wiki

6. How can I use wikis for teaching? “Researchers have consistently documented the value of publishing students' collaborative writing in terms of increased motivation, positive attitudes, and greater achievement.” Ajjan, H., & Hartshorne, R. {2008). Investigating faculty decisions to adopt Web 2.0 technologies: Theory and empirical tests. Internet and Higher Education, 11(2), 71-80. As qtd in Caverly, David C., and Anne Ward. "Techtalk: Wikis and Collaborative Knowledge Construction." Journal of Developmental Education 32.2 (2008): 36-37. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 18 Mar. 2011.

7. Some advantages of wikis Faceless participation Fosters on-track discussions and brings in the more contemplative student Preserves insightful and interesting class discussions Wikis (and blogs) give everyone a soap box. You know longer have to feel frustrated about an inability to voice your opinion or influence your profession. Everyone can contribute to a larger cause

8. “If our goal is to truly engage students, then their minds must not be silent. They need opportunities for sharing. Online communication tools are one answer to an ancient problem, getting them all to think deeply.” "From Socrates to Wikis." Phi Delta Kappan 92.4 (2010): 24-27. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 17 Mar. 2011.

9. Some popular wiki sites wikispaces.com pbworks.com pikiwiki.com wikidot.com netcipia.com zoho.com An office-like productivity suite + wiki sites.google.com