Wikis

=Wikis=

A wiki is a website that is a collective work of many authors. Depending on the permissions set by the creator of the wiki anyone on the Internet can modify the content of the site or only allowed members to the site can modify the content. Creating and modifying a wiki is as easy as using word processing software such as MS Word or Appleworks. (You are reading a wiki now.)

__Wikis in Education__
 * Wikis can be constructed by multiple people at one time using shared knowledge
 * Wikis are a great tool for sharing information with everyone or only a selected group
 * Wikis encourage collaboration among students and teachers

__Features of a Wiki__
 * Every wiki page is saved so you can revert back to a previous version
 * RSS feeds can be set to your wiki pages so subscribers receive updates
 * A discussion feature is available for users to comment on pages, content, and ideas
 * There is a history feature that lets the administrator see when the wiki was updated and what changes were made by whom

__Permission Levels__
 * Public- anyone in the world can view and edit the wiki
 * Protected- anyone in the world can view the wiki, but only allowed members may edit
 * Private- only allowed members can view or edit the wiki

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[|Wiki Walk-Through] Provided by Shelley Paul ||
 * [[file:Wikispace Cheat Sheet.pdf]]

__**Links to wiki sites**__ www.wikispaces.com [|www.wikipedia.com]