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=**Welcome**=
 * This wiki site will serve as a resource page for technology integration for our school district. If you have something you would like to add, please feel free to place your ideas in the sandbox page.
 * Important Websites:
 * [|eMBEDDED LEARNING ACADEMY]
 * [|Edtechtrain iAssessment]
 * [|Teacher & Student Pre & Post Survey]
 * CFF Subject Area Wikis
 * [|Math]
 * [|Science]
 * [|English]
 * [|Social Studies]

What is a Wiki?

 * A wiki is a website where users can add, remove, and edit every page using a web browser. It's so easy for people to jump in and revise pages that wikis are becoming known as the tool of choice for large, multiple-participant projects.

Why use wikis in education?

 * Wikis encourage **collaborative learning** and **information sharing**
 * They increase **student engagement and participation**
 * Wikis **facilitate communication** between teachers and parents and guardians

**Wikis in Education**

 * 1) **Class Web Page**: A wiki is an easy way to build a class website. You can edit and change the site anytime, anywhere. There are also a variety of cool tools (widgits) to enhance your wiki for the students.
 * 2) **Facilitate Communication**: A wiki has a discussion tab where your students can post responses and discussions online. This creates an excellent opportunity for students to explore a topic or debatable question. The students will benefit from the building conversations and the collaboration.
 * 3) **Collaborative Projects**: A wiki is a space designed for collaboration. Students and teachers have an opportunity to edit information and create projects together, no matter where they are located in the world!
 * 4) **Electronic Portfolio**: Students can create an electronic portfolio to illustrate progress in their learning. This information is saved online, so there is no need to have a flash drive or excuses!
 * 5) **Peer-to-Peer File Sharing**: A wiki allows students and teachers to share files. Most files can be posted on the wiki and shared with others. You do not need a flash drive, paper or to be in a specific classroom to access those files.
 * 6) **Curriculum Building**: Since a wiki is collaborative, and curriculum is a collaborative process, a wiki is a great tool to edit curriculum with any member you want.
 * 7) **Open Editing**: Wikis are a tool to have students peer edit. You can also edit student work online if you would like. The editing is immediate and easy to use.

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