Recently in TPTE, we have embarked on the subject of wikis. At first, I didn't think I knew much about wikis - but it turns out I have used one on just about every research project I have ever done (just don't tell my other professors). Wikipedia is a wiki that is used with an incredibly high frequency. What makes this site a wiki? It is quite simple. It is that anyone with access to the internet has access to editing the site. If you are an expert on, let's say flamingos, you can edit the flamingo page and bestow your personal knowledge to all future readers of that same page. It is really a brilliant system, as long as it is used correctly. My instructor used a great video to explain how a wiki works. Click here to check it out.
I am most excited about using wikis in my classroom for choir collaboration. I think it will be so helpful to be able to have a wiki dedicated to the musical. You could have pages for props, scenery, costumes, rehearsals, etc. Then, the students and parents could edit the pages as new props were found or as rehearsal times changed. I think it will be a great communication tool for my future choir department.
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