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The following was originally published February 18, 2009 at http://edu551s09.blogspot.com/2009/02/week-5-wikis-wikipedia-wikibooks-and.html //**When responding to a specific question, try to coordinate the color of the answer with the question to create a visual flow. Have fun!**//

1. Wikipedia is now the 8th most visited site in the United States. Is Wikipedia comparable to other encyclopedias, on-line and written? What are some advantages? What are some disadvantages? Would you let your students’ site from Wikipedia? Why or why not.

(Week 5, Reading #2 and Tidbit #3 and #4)

2. Compose a list of three differences between the learning styles of teachers and students. If today’s students truly are inherently different learners than those from earlier generations, how would you use Wiki resources to help bridge between your teaching style and your students’ learning styles?

(Week 5, Reading #1, Tidbit #3 and #4)

3. Lee Lefever in “Wikis in Plain English” (Week 5, Reading #1), shows people organizing their camping expedition. What kind of classroom activities (subject matter, age level, what the activity looks like, and purpose) could you implement using a class wiki?