Why+use+wikis?

===Objective #2 - Understand how wikis enhance the research process by encouraging critical thinking and collaboration ===

Old Way...Boo!  Wiki Way...Yay!
 * Student work is finished once its handed in.
 * Students are often unaware of research conducted by classmates.
 * Group projects held no record of each members' contributions.
 * Class notes and handouts had to safely travel between home and school.
 * Wikis allow student work to be ongoing.
 * Students have the opportunity to view and comment on the researched conducted by their classmates.
 * Contributions of each group member is logged in the wiki's history.
 * Class notes and handouts can be posted in the wiki and be available wherever there is internet access
 * Wikis encourage collaborative learning and information sharing
 * Wikis increase student engagement and participation
 * Wikis facilitate communication between teachers, parents and guardians

REMEMBER WIKI USES: = =
 * ====Simple, Quick Websites====
 * ====Group Authoring====
 * ====Research Archive====
 * ====Showcase for student work====
 * ====Promote collaborative research====
 * ====Conduct asynchronous discussions====