Tool #6

I think that Wikis are a great tool to share and organize information. Since anyone has the ability to update the page, it is a great way to collaborate. The sample video that discussed making a wiki to prepare for a camping trip made it very easy to understand. I think that this sample gave me some good ideas of way to incorporate wikis into my classroom. In first grade we make KWL charts to keep track of our information. A wiki would work for this so that the information can be updated or changed. You could also use a wiki to keep track of different writing prompts. In the beginning of the year, we brainstorm a list of everything we can write about during writers workshop. By creating a wiki for this assignment, the students could go back and add to their list as the year goes on. Wikis could also be effective for teachers as well. You could share information about lessons and other teachers could add to your ideas. You could also use it as an organizational tool to keep track of school supply lists and things needed in the classroom.