wikis

What is a wiki? media type="custom" key="5324055" This is a great tool to use in two ways - create one for your class, or use them to collaborate with other teachers.

Creating a class wiki: 1. Choose your favorite - there are many to choose from, like pbwiki, wetpaint, and wikispaces. 2. Once you decide, create an account, and create your site! If you choose wikispaces, click here to create an educator account free of ads and free of charge: media type="custom" key="5324087" Wikis A wiki makes a great tool for your class for many reasons:
 * Quick access to book resources
 * Links to activities
 * Online Quizzes
 * Tutorials / Screencasts
 * Discussion Tabs
 * Student membership allows them to post their own projects there easily

 Here are some examples to give you some ideas: The wiki I use for my Integrated Math 3 class, mostly high school juniors. My calculus wiki, used mostly for my AP Calculus AB class.

Wikis used for collaboration: The Designated Deriver - started this year by a teacher on the AP Calculus listserv.

phscffteachers.wikispaces.com - used by all Parkland High School teachers. phscffmath.wikispaces.com - used by Parkland High School Math teachers. These wikis are private sites for Parkland Teachers. If you are really interested in exploring the site e-mail me at henryj@parklandsd.org and I will give you a temporary login.

Other Parkland Math Teachers' Wikis: Mr Noctor Ms. Williams Mrs. Gombotz Mr. Galucy Ms. Muzzelo Ms. Sproul