Wikis!

I. Web 2.0 or the Read/Write Web

According to Wikipedia, the term Web 2.0 was created as a marketing phrase that refers to a second generation of services available on the World Wide Web that lets people collaborate and share information online. In contrast to the first generation, Web 2.0 gives users an experience closer to desktop applications than the traditional static Web pages. Web 2.0 applications often use a combination of techniques devised in the late 1990s, including public web service APIs (dating from 1998), Ajax (1998), and web syndication (1997). They often allow for mass participation (web-based social software). The concept may include blogs and wikis.

II. What is a Wiki?

According to Wikipedia a wiki is, "a type of website that allows users to add, remove, or otherwise edit all content, very quickly and easily, sometimes without the need for registration. This ease of interaction and operation makes a wiki an effective tool for collaborative writing."

A. Why Wikis?

Easy, simple website - little to no HTML coding needed
Easy group authoring
Course, unit or chapter reviews
Central collection of data or information

B. Sample Educational Wikis

C. Wiki Resources and Tools

D. Free Wiki Hosts

E. Articles About Wikis in Education

F. Your Ideas... How Can You Use Wikis?

How can wikis be used to help support your curriculum? Add your ideas below and we will discuss. Be creative!

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