Thing #15 Wiki

Wikis are something I have mixed feelings about.  I think it's cool that there is now an option for websites where people can correct others mistakes; but only if it is done constructively and accurately.  I don't think I would honestly ever use Wikis in a classroom.  I've come across lots of other online tools this semester for students to use rather than using Wikis.  I feel as if Wikis would need lots of rules about posting, correcting, and editing.  I also feel as if they could lead to hurt feelings or students being upset after being corrected if they put in hard work into a post.  I did like looking at one wiki that was listed, BHS English 10 Community Book Talk Page.  The way in which this particular wiki was setup would be good to use in an older age reading or English class because it could  provide a good way for discussion.  I also found this interesting because this wiki was set up for a book talk (literature circle) and I currently do these in my Children's Literature class.  It was interesting to see how other people use the same ideas for their classrooms.  The sandbox portion of wiki was fun to explore though.  But I would definitely want it to be more organized.  I felt lost in the clutter.  Overall, I was not impressed with the wikis.  I would maybe use them for a literature circle or book talk, but only with older children with very specific guidelines and rules.