Simply put, Wikis are sites that allow people to pool knowledge. A key feature of a wiki is that it can be edited or added to by anyone. Wikipedia is the most famous example. Here is a great 4-minute video about the basics of wikis.
Here is an example how a teacher can use a wiki site. Mr. Finerghty teaches science in White Bear Lake and has set up this site to help his students contribute to their learning about the earth sciences.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
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Hi Brian, thanks for checking out the finipedia! (one minor error, the school is spring lake park)
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