What+is+a+Wiki?

=What is a Wiki?=

Goal:
Students will be introduced to wiki terminology and how to use a wiki. Wikipedia will be demonstrated as a familiar example. Wiki rules will be discussed.

Introduce the Web 2.0 concept as the read write web. Explain how it is possible to interact online and collaborate on Internet sites now. Wiki means "quick" or " hurry up" in Hawaiian. A wiki is a website that allows the users to read, write, edit, delete, collaborate, share, and archive ideas. media type="custom" key="2889065"

The most familiar wiki is Wikipedia
Let's take a look at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page = =

Examine the article, discussion, view source and history tabs and demonstrate their functions. Students will discuss the pros and cons of using wikipedia as a resource. = = = WIKI Roles Pages Customization = Each student will edit a Roles wiki page and may edit the Resources page as well as others. Wiki etiquette will be in place at all times. Refer to Wiki Rules and Wiki Contract for the details. We will be self-regulating our class wiki for appropriateness. Wiki web pages will contain written assignments and presentations, as well as additional pictures that are chosen by the students to enhance their biographical sketches.