Thing 4- Wikis

Wikis - A Wiki is a website that people can access and work on together. So, if you had a document or an idea that you wanted other people to comment on, you would start it and send it around to other people. Eventually, you would have one finished document instead of 20 emails. I didn't realize that Wikipedia was a Wiki! Wikis are attractive to use because anyone can write, edit or delete content. Tracking tools allow you to keep up with what has been edited and by whom. Libraries all over the country are using them for collaboration and to share knowledge. I like the idea of using Wikis on the school library's home page. It would lend itself well to a "favorite books" page. Also, adding pathfinders to highlight a schools books and resources on a given subject is an interesting idea; although it is a huge job for the librarian!
I loved the "In Plain English" - Commoncraft Video explaining Wikis - I have become a huge fan. Take a look at his video by clicking on the link below- Wikis explained in 3 minutes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY&feature=relmfu