The list of wikis below is just a smattering of some of the best open wikis available today. They were all nominated by teachers and administrators from around the world during this year’s Edublogs Awards.
Working Wikis into the Classroom
Fun and easy to use, Wikis are also a great way to get students involved in the curriculum. Whether you are interested in encouraging participation, collaboration, or interaction, wikis are a great addition to any classroom. So… how about some …
Watchknow: The ultimate educational video/wiki mashup
Think of WatchKnow as YouTube meets Wikipedia. Research shows that using video in the classroom improves learning. Whether the subject is Pablo Picasso, the Peloponnesian War or polynomial equations, WatchKnow delivers a one-stop online resource for enriching and enhancing the …
Use Microsoft Word as a WYSIWYG Editor for Wikis
If you have ever tried editing a page on Wikipedia or any other Wiki based website, you know how different the formatting syntax is – more so when you are used to working with rich-text editors like Microsoft Word or
4 Sites That Let You Create Your Own Wikipedia-Like Website
In this article, I am going to show you a few sites that you can use to build your very own Wikipedia-like website. Whether you are looking to join a wiki or build one of your own, you should be
Imagine courses that take place in wikis, blogs, social networks…
Teemu Leinonen introduces EduFeedr, “a web-based feed reader that is designed specifically for following and supporting learners in open blog-based courses. ” He explains, “typical RSS readers are not very suitable for following this kind of courses. Most of the …
Zim: An Easy To Use Desktop Wiki For Your Life & Everything
The Zim wiki is an open-source program available for Linux and Windows, and it’s a great way to build a simple desktop wiki. Best of all, it’s named after the single greatest cartoon character in history.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/zim-desktop-wiki-life-universe/…
Learning with Wikis
An interesting approach to engage students on using wikis.
http://deangroom.wordpress.com/2010/03/04/learning-with-wikis/…