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=The Vital 6 Questions to WIKI= Who | What | Where | When | Why | How



//Who//
[|Who came up with WIKI?]
 * Ward Cunningham

Who contributes to a WIKI?
 * Anyone that subscribes to a wiki-based website such as some staff and teachers of Constellation.



//What//
[|What is a WIKI page or space?]
 * A dynamic page or website that displays information, media, and/or other data.

What do you put on a WIKI page?
 * Anything that you deem is important for the world to know, including:
 * Lessons plans
 * Classroom management ideas
 * Any information that is in your realm of expertise
 * Quizzes
 * Response type questions and answer surveys
 * Short videos to enhance a subject
 * Hyperlinks to useful websites
 * Really, the possibilities are endless (although, we need to exercise responsibility)



//Where//
Where do I find more information about how to make a WIKI page?
 * There are endless "helpers" on google
 * Mr. Parsons How-to page
 * David Calco
 * The "Help" menu on Wikispaces.com



//When//
When can I make a WIKI page?
 * Anytime that the Muse inspires you. There are no login timers or limitations.
 * To start off, you send David Calco an email and he sends you an **wiki invitation**. More info can be found at my **How To Use: Wikispaces.com** page.

When do I use a WIKI page in my classroom?
 * Use it as often as you like and are comfortable. Like I said before, you can use it for nearly anything.



//Why//
Why do I want a WIKI page?
 * You get to give and get information quickly from other teachers and people like you. Especially since Constellation has bought space from wikispaces, you can get help and ideas from other Constellation teachers facing challenges in a charter school environment.
 * After school activities (i.e., grading) can be made easier. More below...



//How//
How does a WIKI page enhance my student's experiences?
 * Students love watching anything that can shown on a projector (age-appropriate stuff, anyways)
 * You can have an entire virtual tour of hyperlinks setup so students can gain supplemental knowledge about the subject being explored.
 * Students can RESPOND back to you and email you without you giving out a personal email address. (...Given they are signed up. Parents can help them)
 * Students can RESPOND to any subject using SurveyGizmo surveys.

How does a WIKI page help me as a teacher?
 * Do you want MORE TIME? After the students have finished their quiz or assignment, you can quickly assess their work just by logging into your SurveyGizmo account and viewing progress.
 * You can also track who is seriously working or messing around.
 * You are just a few clicks away from other teachers ideas and classroom helpers.
 * You can share great ideas and lesson plans with others that you may never see if not for the WIKI.

How easy is it to make a WIKI page?
 * Just about as easy as typing up a Word document or PowerPoint Presentation.
 * Let's Try One...Click HERE.