Why+Wikis?

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 * //Group projects://** Students work together in one place to research, outline, draft, and edit projects within the wiki


 * //Assignments://** Post homework, spelling words, online activities that support classwork


 * //Resource Collections://** Add documents, websites, videos, and other resources for students


 * //Peer Review://** Post questions for student brainstorming, or have students upload writing for peer feedback


 * //Group Discussions://** Students and/or teachers post and respond to questions on a given topic


 * //Home/School Communication://** share the great things happening in the classroom and keep parents up to date on classroom news and events


 * //Online Newspaper://** Create a student-published online class newspaper/newsletter