Wikis as a Classroom Tool

After exploring and reading about wikis I feel that I have a better understanding about wikis. I feel that in many classrooms wikis could be a useful tool in posting and sharing knowledge. I like the fact that anyone can contribute to a wiki. I also like the fact that work can be shared with others, including parents. The home/school connection can easily be established. This empowers the students to add what they have learned and gives them a way to broaden their knowledge. It also allows them to collaborate both at school and at home. It is an easy way to change and revise their work.

I like the comment made in the video about using wikis as, "a portal for learning." Students in the classroom can really come together and build their ideas. My overall impression of wikis is that they are a positive resource to be used in the classroom!