Wikis+in+the+Classroom

How can wikis be used in classroom instruction?

An example of students collaborating on a project using a wiki.

Demonstrating Wikis
Very cool - a depiction of Wikipedia contributions by location. This is an interactive World Map that shows in (almost) real time who and when contributions are made to Wikipedia.

Help for teachers
Learning about Wikispaces WetPaint wikis for education

Portable Wikis
A Wiki for your USB Drive (I haven't tried this yet)

More examples of wikis in the real world:
Space Culminating Activity: http://space213.wikispaces.com/ Research for the masses: AcaWiki One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Project Wiki