Why use wikis in education?

• Wikis encourage collaborative learning and information sharing 

   

• They increase student engagement and participation 

   

• Wikis facilitate communication between teachers, parents and guardians

How can wikis be used in the classroom?

• Group projects: Students work together in one place to research, outline, draft, and edit projects
   
• Assignments: Post homework, course materials, study guides, and more
   
• Resource Collections: Organize articles, websites, videos, and other resources for students
   
• Peer Review: Post questions for student brainstorming, or have students post papers for peer feedback
   
• Group FAQ: Students and/or teachers post and respond to questions on a given topic
   
• Parent Involvement: Give parents a chance to be a part of the classroom and stay up to date on classroom news and events
   
• Online Newspaper: Create a student-published online newspaper