Web 2.0: Wiki Research

1. How can a wiki be used in a current class on your schedule (not this course)? Pick a class and be specific how the class could create and use a Wiki on a regular basis (tip: Use the Internet, here is a good source).

           A wiki can be used for many different classes.  One class that I would be able to use it for is English.  In English we are constantly reading books, reviewing books, and discussing opinions on the books.  We could create a wiki and this would allow every student in class to give their opinion and write what they want to.  This would enable the more timid students in the class to comment and actually become part of the conversation. We could assign a different person every day to create the wiki.

  

      2.  What are the benefits of using a wiki in class?

           There are many benefits to using a wiki in class.  Students that do not normally participate in class will have a chance to state their opinion.  It also allows the students to go back and look at the different opinions and facts on and about the book.  

       3.  How can we create a wiki in this class, what would be contribute to it and how would be utilize it                on an on-going basis?

            In this class we could create a wiki about wikis (wikiception).  We could continuously add our thoughts and opinions on wikis while also discussing how to better use wikis.  One student could make the wiki and every day the students could get on and discuss. 

       4.  What experience do you have using or creating wikis?

             I have created wikis in history before for different projects that we have done.  I have also looked at wikis when I'm having trouble understanding topics or just need to know certain information.