All About Wikis ! by https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6 en-us 2020-09-20 19:06:12 UTC 2020-09-20 19:54:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f607.png What is a Wiki? janayahharvey https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762284809 It is a website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users. ]]> 2020-09-20 19:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762284809 Where did the term "wiki" come from? janayahharvey https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762287551
It originates from a Hawaiian term “wiki wiki” which means “very quickly”.

]]> 2020-09-20 19:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762287551 Most Successful Wiki janayahharvey https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762291969 Wikipedia is one of the most successful wikis out there and thousands of people contribute to it daily. However, is often blacklisted by educators as a credible reference.]]> 2020-09-20 19:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762291969 Why should we use Wikis in the classroom? janayahharvey https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762294652 Wikis allow for the classroom to be less teacher-centered and makes the classroom more student-focused. Using Wikis in the classroom gives the students control over a project's outcome, which encourages students to be producers instead of just consumers of information.]]> 2020-09-20 19:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762294652 Ways to use Wikis in the classroom janayahharvey https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762297210 A few ways that Wikis can be used:
  • Group assessments and tests
  • Fact checking sources
  • Creating collaborative stories
  • E-Portfolios

]]> 2020-09-20 19:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762297210 Example of a Wiki for Children janayahharvey https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762314308 2020-09-20 19:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/janayahharvey/j4diijeglueu0ih6/wish/762314308