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 * Web 2.0 tools are being used everyday in many different classrooms all over the world. The basic tools here at Cornell Elementary are the use of computers, overhead projectors, smart boards, clickers, and camera projectors. We teachers need to start taking these items and really showing our students what they can do with them. For example a smart board isn't just a glorified chalkboard you can use the smart board for various things. My favorite is using programs where the students have to come up and use the smart board. They learn more by being interactive with the technology when learning the material. Having the students become more interactive with the technology in the classroom will help gear them towards the future. They will also seem more interested in the content that is being taught.

Today we are going to learn how to use a tool that can be used in the classroom and at home between the students and the teacher. In the world today people are using the computer to communicate more and more with each other. People communicate through chat rooms, video conferencing, networking sites, twitter, blogs, and wiki spaces. All of these items can be used in the classroom to help engage the students and prepare them for the future. The tool that I find will be very helpful in the elementary, but is rarely used is the use of the wiki space. On this page I would like to talk to you about what a wiki space is, examples of ones being used in our district, how you can set one up, and how it can be used in your classroom.

First does anyone even know what a wiki space is? A wiki is a website designed for multiple people to collaborate by adding and editing content. What this means is you can create a page with information that you will use in your classroom. You can post assignments, class rules, upcoming events, questions, material for students to read and respond to, etc. Student, teachers, parents are able to read the information you have posted. To check out a few of these wiki spaces that some of the teachers here at Cornell have click on the links below: http://cornellchem.wikispaces.com/ [|http://roncone.wikispaces.com/] **

To create a wiki it is very simple. I have created a short presentation to show you how to create a wiki. Click on the link below:

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 * After you create your wiki ask each other to become members of your wiki. By doing this everyone can be connected and view/edit each others wiki's.

***Please click on the discussion tab at the top and answer/reply to the posted questions. Thanks!**