whatisawiki

=What is a wiki?=

"Wiki" (English pronunciation: /wi:ki:/) ) is a Hawaiian word for "fast”. "Wiki" can be expanded as "**__What I Know Is__**," but this is a [|backronym].

A __**Wiki**__ is a piece of server software or website 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 often used to create __ [|collaborative] [|websites] __ and to power community websites. The collaborative encyclopedia __ [|**Wikipedia**] __ is one of the best-known wikis. //You can make your own wiki by going to www.wikispaces.com and signing up for a free wiki.//

Watch this video to see the benefits of using wikis []

Go to [] for a tour and how to make your own wiki.)

We will use this wikispace to share ideas and information from the course. Either you will be invited to join (through email) or you can ask to join this wikispace. Directions will be explained during class.