Wikispaces

About Wikis


 * Hosting service based in San Francisco, CA.
 * Launched in 2005 (Owned by Tangient LLC) & is one of the biggest wiki hosts.
 * In 2010 Wikispaces cooperated with web 2.0 educational platform Glogster EDU.
 * Wikispaces can be used in 4 easy steps: 1. Click and edit any page in your browser. 2. Format your page with easy-to-use tools. 3. Add files, images, and media (uploading and embeding) 4. Ability to track revisions.
 * Ability to have your wiki be private and you can select memebers to be a part of your wiki page.
 * Free or other affordable plans to upgrade features of the wiki.

**What's is it about wikis?**

 * Simple, efficient, (managing knowledge and collaborating)
 * They're easy to learn and use!
 * Information doesn't get lost, assessible anywhere where internet is available.
 * Online: users can access, collaborate on, and share content, knowledge and files //**anytime, anywhere**//.
 * Customize them.
 * Inexpensive.

** Why use a wiki? **
Wikis allow you to collaborate online. They are efficient, easy, and intuitive to use. Every user is able to edit and add information. It is also a great tool for communication. By communicating this way, no information is lost and there will never be someone who "didn't get the memo."
 * Easier to keep your information current and accurate.
 * Information stored in wikis is dynamic; anyone that can access your wiki has ability to edit/save.
 * Your information is safe and almost impossible to lose.
 * Interactive for employees, students, teachers, etc.

They make it easy for anyone to contribute pages, and link them together. //Great collaboration tool!//

= = //Using a Wiki in my classroom (Elementary)// = =
 * Centers
 * Collaboration/research tool
 * Class projects
 * [|Author Study Ideas]
 * Tool for interactive lectures