http://os8thsoth.wikispaces.com

Anyone can edit Easy to learn and use Instantaneous publishing Wikis software tracks all changes – great deal of accountability Multiple students can work on the same document for true collaboration Few additional technical skills needed Flexible tool with no pre-determined structure – adaptable

Anyone can edit

Easy to learn and use

Instantaneous publishing

Wikis software tracks all changes – great deal of accountability

Multiple students can work on the same document for true collaboration

Few additional technical skills needed

Flexible tool with no pre-determined structure – adaptable

Images, links, and video content may be added Pages are protected for various levels of security: Only registered users may add or edit content. Can be set for open editing, however. Can make entire site public or private Opportunity for Lutheran schools to connect with other Lutheran schools across the country Chance for students to build content not only in required areas, but also in topics of interest to them

Images, links, and video content may be added

Pages are protected for various levels of security:

Only registered users may add or edit content. Can be set for open editing, however.

Can make entire site public or private

Opportunity for Lutheran schools to connect with other Lutheran schools across the country

Chance for students to build content not only in required areas, but also in topics of interest to them

Potential security issues with what students post The larger a wiki becomes, the more difficult it is to monitor Potentially inconsistent quality control on pages and information Difficulty with multiple students working on the same page at the same time

Potential security issues with what students post

The larger a wiki becomes, the more difficult it is to monitor

Potentially inconsistent quality control on pages and information

Difficulty with multiple students working on the same page at the same time

Sample wiki rubric: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&module=Rubistar&rubric_id=1473272& Student worksheet – information provided on: Name of entry Two sources for the entry (can use proper bibliographic styles if desired) Date of entry and page Main points of entry NOTE: While the wiki tracks all entries, the worksheet makes it easier to identify and track student work.

Sample wiki rubric: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&module=Rubistar&rubric_id=1473272&

Student worksheet – information provided on:

Name of entry

Two sources for the entry (can use proper bibliographic styles if desired)

Date of entry and page

Main points of entry

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http://comparinghemispheres.wikispaces.com/

https://signofthebeaver.wikispaces.com/

http://primary-sources-8.wikispaces.com/