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=Welcome to the MTSD Staff Development Wiki- Using Web 2.0 Tools=

I. For a simple video explanation of a Wiki, visit - Common Craft -Wikis in Plain English http://www.commoncraft.com/video-wikis-plain-english

--Check out this article for an overview of wikis -- [|Wild About Wikis by David Jakes (August 15, 2006)] --As a Web 2.0 tool, a wiki offers an interesting method for collaboration; however, it is not without questions. This PBS article considers how one balances "the values of expertise, integrity and anonymity". [|PBS article - When is an Expert not an Expert? Ask Wikipedia (March 11, 2007)]

II. For access to many of the [|Web 2.0 tools] discussed in this class

III. To participate in this very beginning attempt at a wiki, please use the discussion button to respond to the following question.

Which of the tools explored in this class (RSS feeds, Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace), Del.icio.us, Blogging, Intel Tools, Wikis) might you find useful in your classroom, in your professional life, and/or in your personal life and why?

IV. Let's practice working on a shared document.

V. Another tutorial for Wikis: [|Wiki Guide]