Wiki

This page is part of a larger technology guide for distance and digital learning tools, which was created to fulfill the requirements of the portfolio project for OTL542.

Wikis are web-based systems that allow multiple users to create and modify content to build and maintain a body of knowledge on a series of pages that are interconnected and cross-referenced using hyperlinks.

Wikis in e-Learning
The collaborative nature of wikis, which exceeds the commenting function of blogs by encouraging active group participation in the compilation and presentation of information, represents their primary advantage for online education. Collaboration is recognized as an important skill in teaching and learning, not to mention in the most employment settings, and wikis encourage the development of this skill even when participants are physically remote. Whereas the traditional classroom setting tends to engage learners as passive consumers of knowledge that is presented by the instructor, wikis flip this arrangement be prompting learners to gather and evaluate information, create learning content, and engage one another in assessing progress and implementing improvements—higher order skills in Bloom’s taxonomy.

Additional Resources

 * Wikipedia. The largest and most popular wiki on the internet with more than 6 million articles in English.
 * Fandom. A free, easy-to-use wiki platform with a focus on information related to various entertainment franchises. This technology guide is hosted by Fandom.
 * How to Create a Wiki. Detailed instructions for getting started and sharing information via a wiki.