Wiki

Wikis are another way to allow collaboration online among individuals. This is a wonderful tool in the classroom. It gives individuals a space of their own to jot down ideas. This space can be accessible to one individual or a group or the whole class. Individuals can have their own space to write down their thoughts and then go back at any time to change, revise or update it. A teacher can use a wiki to monitor the progress of students on a project or clear up any confusions. A teacher can make this space available to a group for a group assignment or even to the whole class to get any information form them ranging from email addresses to progress in the class. A wiki space can be made accessible to individuals all over the world as with the most common wiki known: Wikipedia. This free online encyclopedia is famous for the idea that anyone can edit it. People all over the world can use their knowledge and experiences to share with people in a completely different geographical location. To me this is an extraordinary idea and it is a shame that teachers frown upon the use of this tool and often even forbid its use. Wikipedia is written from the perspective of real people so it addresses concerns that are common on every topic imaginable. This wiki as well as other wikis are useful tools that encourage the collaboration of individuals which promotes the exchange of knowledge and idea across the world.