3. Merriam-Webster says… A wiki is a Web site that allows visitors to make changes, contributions, or corrections.
4. Wikipedia says… Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites, to power community websites, for personal note-taking, in corporate intranets, and in knowledge management systems.
5. The “bottom-line” is… A wiki is an online collaboration tool that provides an environment for individuals to share ideas, information and resources.
6. So, how do I get a wiki? There are many web sites that host wikis.
7. Is it hard to set up a wiki? Most wikis use a WYSIWYG (“what you see is what you get”) text editor and provide templates for ease of design.
8. So, what can I do with a wiki? A group can work on a classroom or workplace project without meeting face-to-face or an instructor can provide a central location for information and resources to share with students.
9. A Women‘s Study Group Wiki Click on the image to view the wiki online!
10. Now I know what a wiki is and I’m excited about creating one!