Why Use A Wiki For Instruction?

• Wikis allow opportunities for research, synthesizing and analyzing information (i.e. higher-order and critical thinking skills)
• Instructors can individually monitor student contributions and the quality of the contributions.  In other words, wikis allow instructors to see who is posting what information.
• Students are not limited to the classroom as far as their participation and instruction; students are engaged beyond the classroom.
• Wikis provide an equal opportunity for participation, as everyone can participate without having to worry about not being called upon to participate or time running out in class.