Thing #15: What is a Wiki?

Much like Google Docs, Wikis are editable documents between a shared group of people. I must say that I am a fan! The video Wikis in Plain English puts it simply by explaining a practical use of a wiki page: organizing a camping trip. However, Wiki pages can be used for all sorts of collaboration. Perhaps your class is going on a field trip and you need chaperones or you want to create a sign-up for parent-teacher conferences. These could be sent out and edited through a Wiki that could be linked on a blog you've set up for parents at the beginning of the year. It could also be used by students to collaborate on group projects. I am all about any way to save time, and online collaboration is just that!