PBworks is a ‘free to educators’ wiki site. A wiki is a website where registered users can modify and add content to an environment that has a framework and collaboration rules set by the original author.
PBworks enables users to:
- instantly create a shared online workspace for your students
- be added via email or student access coordinated via the class teacher
- have parents added as “guest users”, able to access the content you specify
- allow a number of people to collaborate on the same page
- be notifies when changes are made, automated email notifications keep the class teacher up-to-date
- convert Word, Excel, and WordPerfect documents into editable workspace pages using Document Import.
View the wikipedia article for further information and links regarding PBworks.
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Wikis in Plain English to introduce the idea of wikis to students and staff. |
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Teaching Examples of using PBworks. |
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Educators PBworks is a list of examples teachers of all levels using PBworks in the United States. |
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The User Manual offers a downloadable, printable opinion for users new to PBworks. |
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Tutorial give an insight into how and why PBworks functions at the classroom level. |
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Help pages offers users a place to go for their FAQ. |
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Support Centre for PBworks. |
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The Virtual Classroom offers a wealth of support and ideas about using PBworks in the New Zealand classroom. |
| Brief technical specifications | |
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Linux |
Web-based software |
Mac |
Web-based software |
PC |
Web-based software |
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Visit the sign up page. The basic option is free but then there is cost associated with the more advanced features. |
