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=I was wondering how to add to the page and I was told to click the edit button. I guess I should sign it - Tony.= =I've been interested in these for a while Mel, but I hadn't got round to it, thanks. Tess= = = =Well this wiki stuff seems the goods-Brian= =Hi all. -Matt=

= = =I think you're on a winner here, Mel. - Ralph= This is a funny picture of Ralph I thought you all should see. Anna. =**So what is so good about a Wiki anyway?** =

 **Everyone raves about them.**  **They say they are great in the classroom.**  **Apparently students dig them.**

 **Do these people know what they are talking about?**
**Duane here - it is a little interesting as to where you add comments. Is there a standard format or process for this?** **Fair point, Duane. Is that a reason to use blogs instead? - Ralph**

Now that I'm in the meeting I would just like to add that this looks really promising. I've set up my own wiki now I just need to develop it!

=**What is a wiki?**= A wiki is a [|website] whose users can add, modify, or delete its content via a [|web browser]. Wikis are typically powered by [|wiki software] and are often [|created collaboratively] by multiple users (URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notetaking_software). Basically a wiki is a website that you control the content of and you can invite your students to contribute to in a number of ways. You can set tasks via a wiki, you can have an online discussion via a wiki, you can create a whole course or just one section of a course via a wiki. The beauty of a wiki is that students can share their knowledge and learn from each other.

Here is a great (very short) clip that succinctly summarises exactly what a wiki is and how it can be used in our classes. []

On this page I have included links to resources and uploaded pictures. Both are really easy to do and I can show you how.



====//**__Discussion topic 1:__ If you were ordered (by Brian) to create and use a wiki in your first class this morning how would you do it? **//==== Click on edit in the top right hand corner of this page to add your ideas.

I'd try to convert my DP into a wiki so students could access it from home.

hi I would have a complete melt down because I do not know what happens next or how to start it love Heather

**This is a funny clip about the ongoing debate between Blogs and Wikis.**