Thing 7

I was amazed to see how diverse a wiki can actually be. Where simply counting objects as in Kindergarten Counting Book http://http//kcountingbook.wetpaint.com/ or as detailed as in Go West http://http//gowest.wikispaces.com/ a wiki can be whatever you need it to be depending on the students grade level. Teachers and students can work together to create a lesson, that will be of benefit not only to them, but to all the others who visit their sight as well. This was the case in the Thousand's Project wiki by Mr. Monson's class. http://http//monsonclassroom.wikispaces.com/ As other teacher's allowed their students to add to this ongoing list, not only did Mr. Monson's class benefit, but so did every one else.
The possibilities of using wikis in the classroom are endless. You have the ability to cater to simply your class and their needs, or to open yourself and your students up to others who want to offer their help and suggestions.
I enjoyed reading Wiki Wiki Teaching http://http//coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2005/12/wiki-wiki-teaching-art-of-using-wiki.html
and had to smile at the students squealing in the halls with excitement about working on this project. I love getting students to work when they think it's fun.