Wiki's were mainly used in the mid 1990's by scientists and engineers. A wiki is a website which uses specialised software which allow numerous users to create and edit pages. It is very user-friendly as the tools are simple and easy to use. Even though any user can modify the contents on the page, a wiki is open ended and supports collaborative learning. Basically, it functions as WSYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) - whatever the page looks like now is what it will look like when saved and published. Wikis are often created to collaborate community websites where people can share and organise ideas, furthermore users can learn from each other and explore various topics and concerns.
Wikis are useful because they are simple to use and show the students development throughout their learning. Wikis have been commonly used for creating e-portfolios and as a tool for self reflection. Wiki pages can be monitored and the level of site access given to users can be altered accordingly to the group of users. I believe Wikis are a great element and enhance our teaching and learning experiences.
For information visit: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7004.pdf
Wikis are useful because they are simple to use and show the students development throughout their learning. Wikis have been commonly used for creating e-portfolios and as a tool for self reflection. Wiki pages can be monitored and the level of site access given to users can be altered accordingly to the group of users. I believe Wikis are a great element and enhance our teaching and learning experiences.
For information visit: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7004.pdf
Christina I think wikis are a great resource also. You certainly focused on their most valuable aspect which is the potential to collaborate. I also like the way you can control who has access to view and edit pages - this is very important when considering educational contexts.
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