What+is+a+Wiki?

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 * A wiki is a website created for the purpose of **sharing information quickly and efficiently**. The word "wiki" is from the Hawaiian for **fast.**
 * Any visitor to a wiki website can become a participant. **If you are a member, you can create or edit the content** without any special technical skills.
 * A wiki is **continuously under revision**. Its purpose is to share the creative process and is the product of many.
 * Wikipedia is the most well known example, **with no specific "authors" but millions of "contributors".** Wikipedia in Education has some interesting points.
 * This video (dated 2007) explains some background to wikis.

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=General Info on Wikis in Education=

50 Ways to Use Wikis for a more Collaborative and Interactive Classroom

Best Embeds for Your Wikis and Blogs

Wiki Articles and Resources including casual information, academic writings, videos, and podcasts.

=Samples From St. Kevin's High, Goulds=

Careers in Oil & Gas Created by 100+ Career Development students during Feb. 2011.

Computer Hardware & Software Created by Communications Technology 2104 students during Nov 2010.

=Samples From Around the Globe=

Greetings from Around the World Created by a teacher from Zagreb, Croatia. Awarded "Best Educational Wiki in 2010". In addition to the global perspective, the use of Glogster posters is very impressive.

A comprehensive list of educational wikis we can learn from A collection of literally hundreds of educational wikis created by teachers and students from around the globe. Many have involved collaboration at an amazing level.