Wiki

**Wikis**
Another example lists hundreds of web tools that could be useful for teaching. It is called Cool Tools for Schools
 * Example of a wiki** - **this** is the online science course wiki

**What is a wiki?**
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[|www.classroom20wiki.com/Wikis]
 * How to create a wiki**

**Overview of wikis in education** with links to many helpful resources and examples http://coollessons.wikispaces.com/Web-based_Communication - course created for educators interested in use of web2.0 tool of blogs and wikis in classrooms. Many helpful resources included [] - free wiki based online notebook – for wide variety of purposes – writing notes, organisation, scheduling, group projects etc


 * Your ideas:**

Why you may want to use a wiki: To collaborate with colleagues - online schemes of work. To allow students to complete group work separately online. To produce a class thought-board. To encourage collaboration with group tasks. As a composite record of practical results or class notes

Some rules of thumb: Restrict who can edit it! Give specific guidelines as to content. Set ground rules when setting up a wiki. Don't forget to hit save.