What is a Wiki?

WHAT IS A WIKI? A wiki is a web site that lets any visitor become a participant. You can create or edit the actual site contents without any special technical knowledge or tools. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection. A wiki is... More

WHAT IS A WIKI? A wiki is a web site that lets any visitor become a participant. You can create or edit the actual site contents without any special technical knowledge or tools. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection. A wiki is continuously “under revision. ” It is a living collaboration whose purpose is the sharing of the creative process and product by many. One famous example is Wiki-pedia, an online encyclopaedia with no “authors” but millions of contributors and editors. The word "wiki" comes from Hawaiian language, meaning "quick" or "fast. " Connections • Build greater connections between new and old knowledge by allowing student-created structure for the information and ideas. • Build on the best of Bloom: Students use synthesis and evaluation constantly and consistently when they work on a wiki. Creativity • Build creativity skills, especially elaboration and fluency. Build creative flexibility in accepting others’ edits! • Encourage “hitch-hiking” on Less