Wikis

Wikis are basically a web page that you can edit using simple tools. You can just type text in here, or add lots of other "widgets" like sound clips, video clips, tables, links to web pages, etc. You are looking at one right now.
 * Definition:**

Here is a great place to start [|wikispaces]
 * Links:**

This is a great way for kids or colleagues to collaborate. You can make as many pages as you like, you can make them public or private.
 * Pros:**

If you make them private, kids or colleagues will have to get an account with the wiki provider.
 * Cons:**

Sometimes, this is actually an advantage - there are wikis in use by IB Bio teachers for curriculum support, adding interactive elements to existing texts, etc. The membership is funneled through the OCC, which works well and maintains the quality/focus of the product.

Once you set up an account, you can make a Wiki in seconds. You can then spend a lifetime adding, editing, learning new tricks to make it better, etc.
 * Time to get going:**

Kelly Miranda, Bradey Bulk, Ellen Johnson, Rick Grier-Reynolds, Beth Anne Gluck, Donald Morton
 * Who's using it:**