Wiki

What Is It?
A wiki is a website where users can add, modify, or delete its contents. They are usually powered by wiki software and are often created collaboratively by multiple users. Generally, wikis allow users to freely create and edit the page content using any Web browser, however, there are some wikis that can control levels of access. For some, editing rights may permit changing, adding, or removing material. Rules may be put into place for organization as well, but this is less likely. The term "wiki" is a Hawaiian word meaning "fast" or "quick". Wikis allow users to get the information they need fast. Since anybody with a Web browser and Internet access view and modify the content on a wiki page as they desire, there is a potential for mischief to occur. However, wiki can be a surprisingly helpful collaborative tool.

Educational Example
Wikis provide a simple way in which students can have direct and immediate access to a site's content. They can be crucial for group planing, editing, or other collaborative project activities. When working on group projects/activities, wiki can be used to create a place in which all students can post ideas and collaborate with the educator and classmates.

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