Student and Teacher Use of Wikis

I am inspired as a teacher as I am now understanding how many useful and creative ways Wikis can be used to help teachers, students, administrators, parents, school staff, community developers, and others to reach common educational goals. I am finding out how Wiki Pages can help all these groups work together to build and share information.
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Wiki programs such as:
WikiSpaces
http://www.wikispaces.com/

WetPaint
http://www.wetpaint.com/
can help create simple web pages that groups, friends, & families can edit together. Both are free in price but you can pay for optional features. I am learning that Web 2.0 is now the latest way to integrate technology in educational settings and that Wikis are on the forefront of the revolution.


2 Ways I can use Wikis in Physical Education classes are:
a. Wiki links on school websites- here students and parents can comment on specific topics such as childhood obesity and fitness programs/activities.

b. Welcome to Warstler Physical Education PBwiki 2.0! http://warstlerphysicaleducation.pbwiki.com/FrontPage
This is my personal Wiki that can be assessed by parents and physical education professionals to get ideas about my thoughts on various educational learning concepts.

c. Wiki Portfolios-Student directed Wikis in which students can write general assessments of their physical fitness and wellness goals.