Tool #6

Students can use wikis in the classroom to create their own ideas and to share with others. It can be used to keep students engaged in and out of the classroom. The sample wiki on creating lists for the camping trip gave me an idea for Kindergarten. Creating lists is something we do a lot of, using a wiki would keep students engaged and would be a great place to save and store the work we create. We could also sort words by word families, and even use wikis for pre-writing strategies. It's a great place to upload student work, and to keep student portfolios. Google Sites demonstrated how teachers can create a site for their classroom. It can be a great way to keep parents involved. Important dates, a school supply list, field trip information and class announcements can be uploaded for parents to view. However, a free wiki site can be just as resourceful for parents. Our team can use wikis to collaborate and share ideas and resources for lessons, projects and homework.