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Schroeder, B. (2008, May, 21) 10 Best Practices for using wikis in education. Retrieved April 3, 2010,from [] This article discusses the common problems that one will encounter when using a wiki and how to trouble shoot them. Furthermore it discusses ways to avoid confusion and problems with your classroom wiki. Also, the types of activities that are selected to be done on the wiki are discussed giving special attention to “authentic assignments” that truly merit the use of a wiki that would not have the same meaning if done as a simple word processing document.
 * Wiki’s in the Classroom **
 * 10 Best Practices for using wikis in education**

Davis, M. (2007, September 12) Wiki Wisdom: Lessons for Educators. Education Week: Digital Directions. Retrieved April 3, 2010, from [] This article discussed the many ways Davis uses technology in and for her classroom. Power points, how to videos and students work are only some of the items that she displays on her wikis. The author also makes reference to having strong acceptable use policies for students so that there is no misunderstanding to what can and cannot be posted. The author agrees that it is a great classroom tool that can be used but that one must give themselves and their students ample time to familiarize themselves with the technology before they can become proficient and using it.
 * Wiki Wisdom: Lessons for Educators**

Edwards (2009, April) Wiki Etiquette. Retrieved April 4, 2010, from [] This is the actual rules and etiquette page of a teacher Ms. Edwards where she clearly outlines the rules students must follow when using the classroom wiki. Some of the items covered are citing and copyright of information or images that they post on their wiki. Also it discusses safety, i.e. not posting any personal information on the wiki.
 * Wiki etiquette**

Frankel J. (2010 April) Wikis in the Classroom: Soundtree Retrieved April 5, 2010, from [] This article is part of a website called Soundtree which works in conjunction with music teachers on how to create classroom wikis for their students. It teaches teachers how to create projects such as commercial jingles and soundtracks for movies using the wiki. Most of all the site boasts how it can make a classroom more collaborative where students and teachers alike can share their ideas. =A Glorified Whiteboard: It's a Wiki World =
 * Wikis in the Classroom**

Classroom wikis make students the experts.
Standen, A. (2007, February, 2) A Glorified Whiteboard: It’s a Wiki World. Classroom wikis make the students the experts. Retrieved April 6, 2010, from [] How many times has a teacher assigned a group project only to later find out that one particle student has not done their fair share? An easy way to resolve this problem is using a wiki. On a wiki all contributions are traceable; therefore a teacher can track who is doing their part in an assignment and who is not. Furthermore, group work can be done from any number of remote stations with real time updates to the project. These are only a few of the benefits that are possible when using a wiki in the classroom.