The first week of class, we learned about Wikis and have been them using them rather extensively ever since. Wikis are free websites that can be created and edited by anyone. They can be made with an unlimited number of interconnected pages. I enjoyed being able to create my own space from scratch. I learned how to create links and take a screen shot picture to use on my Wiki pages. I think these are really useful skills. Next time I create a Wiki, I will try to add more aesthetic appeal and interest to it. After working with Wikis some, I wondered just how useful they might actually be to use with Elementary school kids. I could create a Wiki page for each letter of the alphabet, which might include pictures and words that relate to that letter. Kids can use this learn about the alphabet and how it relates to real words and items. In my classroom, I would probably use Wikis to add supplemental pictures and items about current topics we are studying. I plan to work with young children, so I think they would mostly have to just view pages and not actually make their own or edit them.
I thought of another idea I might use in a classroom. I thought I could make a generic account which all parents can access. On this Wiki I could create a classroom needs list and add items as my class needs them. Parents could delete items they plan to get, so I do not end up with duplicates. I'm not exactly sure this would work smoothly, but I thought it was a fun idea.
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