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=Links= = = == =Wikis in Education= =Workshop Objectives= By the end of this workshop, participants will:
 * Understand what a Wiki is and how Wikis can be effectively utilized in education
 * Evaluate Wiki sites from the framework of digital literacy, including discriminating information for validity and reliability
 * Brainstorm possible uses for Wikis in their classroom
 * Create a Wiki to use with students around their content area

Evidence of Learning
Participants will begin creating a Wiki site for the classroom that focuses on digital literacy skills and curriculum goals.

Workshop Agenda

 * What are some of the 21st Century skills that learners need today?
 * Wikis Defined
 * How can Wikis be used in the classroom?
 * Discovering Wikis and Web Resources
 * How have other teachers used Wikis?
 * Guided Practice: Creating a Wiki
 * Creating Your Wiki
 * How can Wikis replace email?
 * Wrap-Up and Evaluations