A wiki is simply a website that allows users to create and edit work. This can be a very useful tool in an educational setting, its main advantage is that groups can work collaboratively to create information and develop understanding. As each student or group adds more material the information available grows. A wiki can be used for a myriad of purposes, from play building in English to sharing research and data.
The wiki also enables changes in the document to be tracked. It is possible to see who has made changes and when they occurred. Students work on the latest version but they can also look back and see how the document has developed.
It is important that information is checked, so that incorrect data or facts do not become "knowledge".
The use of wikis along with a range of web 2 tools that we have explored enable students to "learn how to learn" and allows them to develop new channels of communication. The use of the wiki in the classroom provides for differentiation within groups, gives a forum for weaker students to ask questions and allows for a community of learners who share ideas to develop.
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