PBWorks

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= =PBWorks= =Overview= PBWorks is an online collaboration tool in the form of a wiki. David Weekly created PBWorks in 2003 and since then many businesses and schools have been using it a secure work place. The site is said to host over 300,000 educational workplaces ranging from college and university level all the way into elementary school. The best part is that it is completely free to use. Users just need to set up their log in information and begin creating a space. There are different options for customizing security of the work space created. Not only can you create a workspace of your own, you can also join work spaces of others to extend a collaboration project. Students can be added as editors of a page so that they can work together to create a project or any kind. media type="youtube" key="SZ5OV14v4xU" height="315" width="560" =Ideas for Classroom Use=
 * **Class Resources** - Publish class notes, PowerPoint lectures, schedules and policies; show off examples of great student work.
 * **Group Projects** - Build collaborative pages, start discussions and encourage comments.
 * **Parent Outreach** - Keep parents involved. Post assignments, key dates and volunteer lists. All available at home, from work, or anywhere.
 * **Student Portfolios** - Give students their own page to post content, upload homework, and share their work.
 * **Expand Horizons** - Share and interact with other classrooms or groups, across town or around the world.
 * **Creative Writing** - Have students work in small groups to publish a short story.
 * **Research** - Use a wiki space to collect websites, photos, and videos for a class research project. The students can add the content and edit it as they go.
 * **Reading Groups** - Different spaces can be created for online reading group discussions so that students can work from home or school.
 * **Flipped Classroom** - Students can use the wiki to read about content before class, so that more time can be spent with hands-on interactions.
 * **Feedback** - Students can easily view the work of others, whether it is a piece of writing or a resume, and give feedback for improvement.
 * **Assessment** - Each student could create a portfolio of work to showcase their learning throughout the year.