What+is+a+Wiki?

=Definition of a Wiki=

1. What are Wikis?
Wikis are collaborative, editable web pages. Multiple people can edit the pages, and each change is recorded so people can collaborate with everyone in the organization. A wiki saves every version of each page so that if a mistake is made, you can just revert back to a previous version. A good video on what wikis are can be found at Common Craft. Each page in a wiki includes a tab where people can comment on the page content. The history tab details the changes which have been made to the page so that if you need to go back to a previous version you can. . =How can I use a Wiki?=

Many teachers use wikis instead of creating a classroom web page.Some teachers create a page for each student and allow them to edit their own page, sharing their writing or other assignments. This also provides an opportunity for other students to comment on their classmates work for peer assessment. Wiki's provide an excellent way to manage novel studies with pages for each chapter including assignments, polls, discussions and extra resource material.

Content can be locked so no one else but the teacher can change it. Another advantage is that unless someone is invited the most they will be able to see is the front page. Wikis for schools are free and contain no advertising. You can include files, pictures and video. If you'd like to get some ideas of what can be done with a wiki, check out this examples page