Using Wikis in the Classroom

Getting Started: WikiFarms

These Websites offer a place to host a Wiki. Sign-up is usually very simple.

www.seedwiki.com (free; no password protection)
www.xwiki.com (free; optional password protection)
www.pbwiki.com (free; password protection)
www.backpackit.com (free; password protection)

Or Google the phrase "Wiki farm."

Editing Your Wiki

This will vary from Wiki to Wiki, but usually involves clicking a button or box that says 'Edit' and then making changes. Wikis require no HTML. Just type like you're writing an email.

Other Wikis

Wikiedia: An encyclopedia anyone can edit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

Memory Alpha: A Star Trek encyclopedia anyone can edit
http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Main_Page

43Folders Wiki: Productivity information
http://wiki.43folders.com/index.php/Main_Page

Questions on using Wikis?
Contact:

Charles Keyes: X6018
Steven Ovadia: X6022
Alexandra Rojas: X6020

updated 7/11/07