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=Wikis= A wiki is a type of website that allows users to easily add and edit content and is especially suited for collaborative writing ([|Wikipedia]). That means that on typical wikis, anyone can edit anything at anytime. [|Here] is a great video on wikis that explains how they work.

[|Wikipedia] - a free online encyclopedia [|eastwikkers] - lists 33 wikis that are worth visiting Westwood Wiki - The online space for students of Westwood Schools to learn and collaborate. [|Weblogged Presentation Links] - Will Richardson's info about Wikis Cullman Collaborative Books - Students at Cullman Middle School are collaborating to write several books. Hillcrest High School Government Class - Students are creating political parties, campaigning, and holding elections online. Fayetteville High School Wiki Help - Several teachers at this school have created wikis for their classes. Mrs. Barnett's History and English Wikis (FHS) - An awesome way to organize your classroom!
 * Examples of wikis**

http://7math.wikispaces.com/ [|Mathcasts] [|EduWikipedia] - For all things Education 2.0
 * Collaborate with other teachers!**

Choose a wiki hosting service www.wikispaces.com - Free for educators, easy to use, not very flashy media type="custom" key="14061" [|www.seedwiki.com] - Free for educators, a little more versatile, a little more complicated [|PB Wiki]- They claim to be as easy as peanut butter, but you have to wait to receive an email before you can begin. [|JotSpot] Easy to upload files, built-in calendar
 * How to begin**

http://del.icio.us/JSGeometry/wiki Links I have collected The PowerPoint from the Octoberfest presentation
 * Other Information**

Jeanne.Simpson@dcs.edu
 * Questions? Feel free to contact us!**