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The use of wikis is a relatively new experience for me. My district began using them on an introductory or learning basis over the last year or two. While still unfamiliar with it's full potential I have some level of understanding. I am particularly interested in it's potential not only within the administrative realm but also within the field of special education.

With a wiki, everyone has a voice. Those members of a group/class that would never speak out in a public setting can contribute freely, without fear or intimidation. I see huge potential in working with students with social and communication disorders such as autism.

The use of wikis as a collaborative tool is limitless. Since they reside on the Internet, members can access and participate from any location, that has Internet access, without any time constraint issues. Members can read and respond to information being generated, modified, and/or corrected in real time. The versioning capability will be useful not only in showing the evolution og the group's thought processes, but will actually aid in preventing the revisiting if ideas or topics previously eliminated.

I feel the wiki will be the ideal tool for soliciting input for research projects where peer/community input can both direct and assist in the investigative process. I would like investigate the use of the wiki as a tool for getting input from a variety of stakeholders in the reconstruction of our campus improvement plan.