What+is+a+wiki

** WHAT IS A WIKI? **

 * A wiki is a web site that lets any visitor become a participant. Users can create or edit the actual site contents without any special technical knowledge or tools. A wiki is continuously under revision. It is a living collaboration whose purpose is the sharing of the creative process and product by many. A famous example is** **Wiki-pedia** **, an online encyclopedia with no "authors" but millions of contributors and editors. Wiki in Hawaiian means "quick" or "fast."**


 * Wikis build connections, encourage creativity, establish engagement, strengthen nterpersonal skills, and improve writing skills.**


 * GUIDANCE APPLICATIONS **
 * **Create a guidance wiki for college information. Allow former students to contribute statements to the webpage describing the college.**
 * **Post discussion questions for all to view.**
 * **Have former students contribute photos of "life on campus."**
 * **Organize articles, websites, videos, and other resources for students.**
 * **Give parents a chance to be participate in the guidance process. Allow them to post questions on the wiki under the discussion tab.**


 * EXAMPLES OF GUIDANCE WIKIS

North Pole Counselors http://nphs-counseling.wikispaces

Olympus High http://olympushigh.wikispaces.com/

LME's Counseling Corner http://couselingcorner.wikispaces.com/ Note that there is not an n in counseling.

Valley Spring School Counseling []

WIKISPACES [] Create a collaborative space online allowing as many people as you want to edit, make changes, add new content, etc. You are required to join the site and establish a username and password. Educators can request an ad-free site.**

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 * PBWIKI **

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 * WETPAINT **

Teachers First Wiki Walk Through []
 * WIKI TUTORIALS **