Thing 8:

This is my first experience exploring wikis and visited all the ones listed under Thing 8. It was interesting how they went from complex to simple. I feel that you could almost tell the novice from those that have been using a variety of technology tools for a while. One of my favorites was Discovery Utopia. It was well organized and easy to follow. Students were provided with clear guidelines to structure and mange their pages. I liked how the students linked their new ideas with the research they had conducted. Another of the wikis I visited that I enjoyed was Go West. I liked the way the students were able to use timelines, graphics, and text to show what they learn on the topic.
I realize that each wiki is created for a specific purpose and audience. This is why I probably why I had trouble following Dr Reich’s Chemistry Wiki.