Week 3- Wikis

I have had limited experience with wikis. A few of the teachers at my high school are starting to use them. Over a year ago, I read Joyce Valenza's article about converting pathfinders to wikis. This is something that I want to do at some point.
The "Wikis in Plain English" film provided an excellent introduction to the concept of wikis and explained the benefits of a wiki as compared to email.
I explored the wikis provided on the CT 23 Things site. I especially liked the Teen Lib Wiki. What a great way to share book lists. I am always looking for ideas for book displays. There were a number of good bibs assembled at this site. I can understand how the wiki format allows everyone to contribute to an existing list as well as adding one of their own.
Other uses for a wiki: As a media specialist, I could work to promote the use of wikis in the classroom. Starting with converted pathfinders, I could demonstrate to teachers how wikis can be used as a tool for collaborative learning.
For fun, I set up my own wiki to coordinate a trip this summer. Several of my college friends are planning to meet at another friend's house. With a wiki, we can decide who is bring what, where we will meet and what activities are available in the area. A good chance to play with the wiki concept.