Thing 10 -Wikis

I've used wikis in our district to post meeting notes and related links. It is difficult to convince others that they can edit also. I found myself in the same frame of mind when told to edit the 23 things wiki. 

It is so easy to add and delete info that I find it a good way to communicate. Groups of teachers in our school are working on common knowledge and common assessment, but no one has wanted to work with a wiki.

I like PBWiki for schools. They have improved access since we first started working with them and it is possible to password protect the content.

On Wikipedia - I tell students that it is a fine place to get foundational knowledge. Also is interesting to see how a topic has been organized - subtopics and outlines etc., but it is not acceptable to list it in a reference list or to quote in a research paper. Most students seem OK with that and seem to understand.