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Wikis in plain English: this TeacherTube movie systematically shows you what a Wiki is!
A Wiki is a piece of web-based software that allows users to create and edit Web page content using a Web browser.
Wikis were first used in the 1990s by scientists to create dynamic knowledge bases.
Wikis are based on ‘open editing’ which means, anyone can create and edit content and pages.
This makes Wikis democratic and accessible by non-technical users.
Wikis have been described as:
- A composition system
- A mail system
- A repository
- A tool for collaboration
- A discussion medium
- An e-portfolio
Users have both author and editor privileges.
The organisation of a wiki can be edited, as well as content.
Wikis can incorporate movies, sounds, and images.
Want to know more? Check out Macquarie University’s Centre for Flexible Learning website, or the How Stuff Works website.
Hi Di - I Love what you have accomplished here.
I have created a good working example of a Wiki (from Wetpaint) for our Woonona High School 30 year reunion which actually made the Wetpaint 500 ranking worldwide. This is gauged according to the movements made within the website by all the members of the site.
The site exhibits some dynamic web 2.0 technology such as Picasa2 Slideshows, embedded Youtube videos and a discussion forum. Have a look at my profile if you want. http://www.woononareunited.com/account/Dossie and scroll down to the bottom of the page for the best of it.
The other example is the Gallary of Memories page at http://www.woononareunited.com/page/Gallery+of+Memories
Thanks for all your hard work. I can fully comprehend the volume of time invested and can see the fruit of your labour already.
Keep up the great work.
Neil C