Learning+about+Wikis

Summary:

Wiki means quick, I think its really cool because it is a really quick way to get and add information. Wikis can enable you to share information in an easy and fast manner, with whoever may need it. Because anyone can edit a Wiki, they have the potential to be incredibly inaccurate, however, they are typically very accurate. Uses wikis does not require technical knowledge, and content online can be authored completely within a web browser without any additional applications or knowledge of codding.

Wiki comes from a Hawaiian word which means quick. Wiki's are very useful for anyone, no matter their technological knowledge. All you would need is some sort of device that uses internet and you can access and edit almost anything. Wiki's make is easy to share information in a fast effective way to virtually anyone. Wiki's are not always reliable because of the freedom of use, but there is a lot of viable information that you can get from a wiki.

Answers to questions:

1. Wiki's are an quick and easy way to share and see information.

2. What I did like about the different wikis is that it individualizes them for different purposes. That way it is more organized and you can find specific things that you are looking for.

3. I think one of the cons is that there are so many different types of wikis that it can be a little bit overwhelming.

4. To manage a wiki you need to have basic knowledge of how to use a computer. It is not very difficult but for someone who does not use a computer often it can be challenging. You need to be able to understand how to change font and sizes, you need to know how to upload attachments or links. You must also learn how to manage the members what you allow to go on the wiki.

5. I think it is a good idea to use wikis for students depending on what kind of class it is. For example, in high school I wish I had used a wiki in my AP psych class. It would have been really useful to be able to share comments and ideas about theories and other things we learned in class with each other and then everyone could benefit from each others knowledge.

6. For a teacher wikis can be very useful when giving assignments. If the teacher creates a good wiki with specific information on the assignment, the students can all go to that page and find all the information they need.

7. [] I liked this one because I thought it was really cute. The teacher has it really organized and all the students assignments and profiles are on it so anyone can look at it. It also acts sort of like a blog so that people can see what they are doing in the class.

Wiki are powerful editing tools for building documentation,establishing an electronic curriculum, organizing meeting, recording school board events, and collaborating on variety of projects.


 * 1) Describe the elements of the wiki.
 * 2) A wiki is simple and easy to use/view/edit. It is a public domain.
 * 3) What did you like about the different wikis?
 * 4) They all had a purpose for their target audience. Some were for companies, some were more technological, and others were just for fun.
 * 5) What are the pros and cons associated with the different wikis you explored.
 * 6) Some were very basic, and would require extra knowledge for customization. Others were directed to companies and cost money. It all just depends on what you're looking for.
 * 7) Describe what it takes to manage a wiki.
 * 8) You have to be aware of anything bad or against the purpose of your wiki that has been put up. Other than that it seems very easy.
 * 9) What do you think about wikis for student use. Provide 2 -3 examples how students would use wikis for learning.
 * 10) Students could use wikis to share notes, or to create a page to show their teacher what they have learned.
 * 11) Explain how educators could use wikis in a classroom. Provide 2-3 examples.
 * 12) An educator could use a wiki to post notes, expound on homework or give extra credit, and to keep in touch with students outside of the classroom.
 * 13) Examine the examples of different educators wikis (below). Post the best one and explain why it was the best one. If the team decides none are the best then go out into the web world and find one you all agree on that is best and explain why. All members of the group must decide and agree.
 * 14) "Greetingsfromtheworld" was the most interesting. It really took the purpose of a wiki- editable no matter where you are- to a whole new level. Different countries and languages were represented, and it looked like a wonderful learning opportunity for everyone involved.