1)+Why+Wiki?

=Why Wiki?=


 * =====** Easy for students to use **- Student work is found at one location. Students save time and avoid the frustrations of logging in to a server, finding their files, naming their work, etc. Students are not distracted by formatting challenges. Students can access their writing from home.=====
 * =====** Accessible ** - Students have an instant audience. Parents can view student work from home. Teachers save time by keeping all of their student work in one location. Teachers can easily add, delete, and lock down pages.=====
 * =====** Interactive ** - Teachers and Principals can easily provide feedback on student progress. Students can read and comment on their classmate's work.=====
 * =====** Collaborative ** - Teachers and Librarians can smoothly collaborate as they lead students in their research. Students can collaborate with each other. Students and Teachers see themselves as part of a community of writers.=====
 * =====** Link to online resources ** - Teachers can add links to online resources they have preselected. Teachers and students may add images, sound, and other files to their pages.=====
 * =====** Students learn "cyber etiquette" - ** Students learn about protecting themselves online and respecting each other when using electronic resources.=====
 * =====** Free! **=====

=Get Started!=

http://www.wikispaces.com/
 * Wikispaces.com Home**

http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers
 * Wikispaces.com Teacher Accounts**

http://www.wikispaces.com/site/tour
 * Wikispaces.com Tour**

http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/wiki/
 * Wiki Walk-Through Explanation**