My classes are beginning to use "wikis," which are web-based, user-edited places to store information, files, and all sorts of other things. The biggest "wiki" is Wikipedia, which is a user-edited online encyclopedia.
We'll use this wiki to communicate as well as to share files and announcements by class. Imagine forgetting a homework assignment over the weekend, and instead of freaking out, calmly logging into the wiki to download and print it out!
Computers in my room will be available regularly for those students without a computer or internet access at home. Also, students will always have the option of turning in a written version of each online assignment.
So, how do I use a wiki?
1. Navigate to the wiki. Alternatively, it's listed on the right hand side of this page.
2. You WILL have to sign up for an account to be able to post to the wiki (but not to just look at it). You can use a personal e-mail address OR the one provided by the school - this e-mail address will never be posted anywhere.
3. Once you're signed up and logged in, you can click on the page for your class and read what's there. Also, you can click on the "Discussions" tab at the top of the screen and look at any discussion topics for the class.
I'll talk about the rules of using wikis in a later post.
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