Wiki+Sandbox

Welcome to the __**Wiki Sandbox!!!** __ =**Ok, so our objective: reading the directions.** =

Below this line (where it says "wiki what?") start adding and organizing information on wikis to help visitors to our site. You can add pictures, links, videos, information, etc. I have made sections. Make sure you give credit to where you find the information. It should help people understand what a wiki is, and how it works. It should give strengths and weaknesses, examples, and tips. If you don't know what it means (you couldn't explain it to me verbally), do not add it. See what you can find!

//Please// remember, this is a school site.


 * Wiki What?**

What is a wiki?
 * a Wiki is a type of website that allows the visitors to add, remove, and sometimes edit the available content \
 * Wiki is a piece of server software that allows users to freely create and edit Web page content using any Web browser. Wiki supports hyperlinks and has a simple text syntax for creating new pages and crosslinks between internal pages on the fly.
 * Wikis are here as an educational site to serve as a source of information, as well as to help with studing for a big test. The students who log on to a wiki can freely edit the information on a page, as well as help others with any questions they have, or even homework.
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Features/Functions of a Wiki: -A function of a Wiki could be to obtain information quickly and easily, as well as communicate with other people.

Strengths of a Wiki:
 * to divide up the load of homework that is distributed.
 * Everyone can edit the page and look at the page
 * Easy communication with classmates and/or teachers
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Weaknesses of a Wiki:
 * sometimes when using a wiki, if you stay online too long you can accidentally overwrite what someone else has just typed if you are not careful and don't realize someone has been entering information during the time that you are typing up yours
 * Unless constantly corrected, false information can be put up on the wiki.

Uses of a Wiki: You can use a wiki to have discussions with lots of people at once. How can you imagine other people using a wiki?

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Examples of Wikis:

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Helpful Links:
 * [|What's A WIKI?]
 * http://www.cindyrockwell.com/article.asp?pagetype=article&articleid=5890
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Sources Used to Create this Page

Helpful Videos: "Wikis in Plain English" media type="youtube" key="-dnL00TdmLY&hl=en&fs=1" height="344" width="425"
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