Using+Wikis+in+the+Social+Studies+Classroom

In the Social Studies Classroom ****Where to find wikis**
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 * www.wikispaces.com
 * [|www.pbwiki.com]
 * Blended Schools wiki
 * [|www.wetpaint.com]
 * Moodle wiki?


 * Uses of wikis**
 * group collaboration of research within the classroom
 * collaborative research among students in different classrooms
 * collaborative research among students in different schools, countries, etc.
 * oral histories and interviews
 * taking notes
 * post announcements and homework
 * add more depth to research--can add videos, audio, slideshows, interviews, music, surveys


 * Examples:**
 * http://velizcperiod1.wikispaces.com/ example of a research project done by a group within a class
 * http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/ award-winning collaborative project between two schools
 * http://nsreflectionssupport.wikispaces.com/ Vietnam Reflection wiki
 * http://learninglatinamerica.wikispaces.com/ Learning Latin America


 * Adding Widgets**
 * http://www.scribd.com/doc/4965117/Widgets-for-Your-Wiki Lots of widgets listed
 * Wikispaces Widgets (see above)
 * http://educationalsoftware.wikispaces.com/Widgets Lots of widgets
 * http://www.sparklee.com/ Add some sparkle to your page!


 * Wiki and Web 2.0 Resources**
 * http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/
 * http://gettingtrickywithwikis.wikispaces.com/ How to do almost anything in a wiki!


 * Begin your group wiki here!!!! http://social-studies-collaborationday.wikispaces.com/**