Wikis in the classroom

Wikis are websites that allow accepted users to add, edit and update information. The teacher can control the wiki regarding the input and access, they also have the ability to track who is contributing to the wiki. There are many uses for wikis in the classroom most of which incorporate collabarative learning.

One interesting point I have seen from the use of wikis is the need to use organising frameworks so learners have an opportunity for inquiry and higher order thinking. For example, the Expert Jigsaw where students focus on a segment of material or part of a topic, or using the thinkers keys to engage students in a range of creative thinking tasks encourage higher order thinking. (Kruse, 2009) 

50 ways to use a wiki

References

Kruse, D. 2009. Thinking Strategies for the Inquiry classroom. Curriculum Corporation. Carlton South, Victoria.