Wikis in the Class

Wikis are a useful tool in the classroom these days. They are great because they promote collaboration between students and teachers and it can allow for student creativity to shine. I would use wikis in my class, however, I understand the concern of those who might balk at using them. Because anybody can add information to many wikis, they might not be the most reliable for information. I would discourage students from using them for information while researching a project. As far as creating projects, I think they are great, especially in social studies. There are limitless possibilities. I would create interactive time lines with pictures, music etc. I would also like to use them for cross curriculum projects with an English teacher, or maybe a project with a teacher from another school. It is exciting to think about!