Accessibility+and+use+in+the+School+Setting

As with all Web 2.0 tools and other technologies, wikis can only be included in the learning environment if the school has the hardware to create them. Incorporating digital technology into everyday lessons can be challenging if the class only has an hour computer lab time a week.

However, the beauty of Web 2.0 tools is that they are accessible from anywhere, students can access the wikis they are members of, and contribute, edit and engage with them at home, the local library and even internet cafes.

Wikis are more likely to be used in lessons and units of work with older children, who can read and write and have the skills to research, question and who can work collaboratively with their peers.

Teachers of younger students could create a wiki for parents to use with their children at home about the books they are reading. This will, of course depend on the parents aptitude with Web 2.0 tools and time constraints, but it would create an opportunity for parents to be involved in their childrens learning and provide a platform for the teacher to be in contact with parents.