Wiki

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A wiki is a collaborative website that can be edited by anyone with access. The word wiki comes from the Hawaiian word wikiwiki, which means quick or fast. The name is also sometimes associated as an acronym for "What I Know Is..."

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[edit] Characteristics

Wikis are designed to easily undo changes. Historic versions of wiki pages are saved and can be viewed by anyone. A wiki page can be rolled back to an older version.


[edit] Wikis in education

[edit] Controversy

Since anyone can edit a wiki, accuracy of information is questioned. Students should be warned to be careful about using any "wiki" site for serious, academic research. The information can be changed by anyone and "wiki" sites frequently have misinformation or biased information. Double check any information gathered from a "wiki" website.

[edit] The Famous Wiki

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While you should generally be wary about using any "wiki" site for serious research, you may find that Wikipedia is a great place to collect information and keywords that will help you with your initial searches. In addition, Wikipedia has many lists, which can help you narrow down a topic during the early stages of research.

[edit] Further Reading

  • Richardson, Will, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms (2006), ISBN 1-412-92767-6

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[edit] External Links

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