Why+Wikis?

WIKIS A **wiki** is a [|website]that uses [|wiki software], allowing the easy creation and editing of any number of [|interlinked] [|Web pages], using a simplified [|markup language]or a [|WYSIWYG]text editor, within the browser. [|[1]][|[2]]Wikis are often used to create [|collaborative] [|websites], to power community websites, and for [|note taking]. The collaborative encyclopedia [|Wikipedia]is one of the best-known wikis. [|[2]]Wikis are used in business to provide [|intranet]and [|knowledge management]systems.

"Wiki" ( English pronunciation: [|/wiːkiː/]) is a [|Hawaiian]word for "fast". [|[3]] [|Wikis in Plain English Video]

Wikis in Education

• Allow web-based collaboration - edit existing content, add new content • Single centrally-located copy of information rather than multiple individual copies • Collection and reflection of thoughts and materials - e-portfolio capabilities • Input from the wider community though comments possible

[|8 Ways To Use A School Wiki to Increase Communication, Collaboration, and Enrich Instruction]

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