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=**Welcome**=
 * This wiki site will post consistent updates and valuable information on how to integrate technology in the classroom. Comments and suggestions are always welcome!

What is a wiki?

 * Wiki is Hawaiian for "Fast." Creating a wiki is a fast and easy way to create a web page. Previously, web builders would need to use a separate program, such as Frontpage and complete an uploading process. Now with a wiki, you can edit and save your site in seconds- all through the web! Wikis are an excellent tool for collaboration where anyone can access information anytime, anywhere!

Wikis in Education

 * Wikis are powerful tools in education. Listed below are just a few ways you can incorporate wikis in your classroom.
 * 1) **Class Web Page**: A wiki is an easy way to build a class website. You can edit and change the site anytime, anywhere. There are also a variety of cool tools (widgits) to enhance your wiki for the students.
 * 2) **Facilitate Communication**: A wiki has a discussion tab where your students can post responses and discussions online. This creates an excellent opportunity for students to explore a topic or debatable question. The students will benefit from the building conversations and the collaboration.
 * 3) **Collaborative Projects**: A wiki is a space designed for collaboration. Students and teachers have an opportunity to edit information and create projects together, no matter where they are located in the world!
 * 4) **Electronic Portfolio**: Students can create an electronic portfolio to illustrate progress in their learning. This information is saved online, so there is no need to have a flash drive or excuses!
 * 5) **ISearch**: Many of the McGuffey teachers are currently using ISearch as a research tool for students. Why not have this research as an electronic document? At any time you can access the student research a see the progress a student is making.
 * 6) **Peer-to-Peer File Sharing**: A wiki allows students and teachers to share files. Most files can be posted on the wiki and shared with others. You do not need a flash drive, paper or to be in a specific classroom to access those files.
 * 7) **Curriculum Building**: Since a wiki is collaborative, and curriculum is a collaborative process, a wiki is a great tool to edit curriculum with any member you want.
 * 8) **Open Editing**: Wikis are a tool to have students peer edit. You can also edit student work online if you would like. The editing is immediate and easy to use.

CFF McGuffey Wiki

 * This CFF McGuffey Wiki will be a site for all teachers in the McGuffey School District to gain valuable insight on integrating technology in their classroom. Be sure to look on the left-hand margin for valuable sites.
 * **Useful Websites** lists a variety of sites for any teacher to use in the classroom.
 * **Web 2.0** provides links for teachers to explore interactive sites for their classrooms.
 * **Subject Specific** lists sites of interest for core content teachers.
 * **T.T. Workshops** provides the videos and documents from the Teacher Technology Workshops.
 * **CFF Projects** will have projects posted that our McGuffey teachers explored with their students.
 * Lastly, **CFF Podcast** is a podcast for any teacher to listen to new information and news (hosted by Laura Jacob).

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