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Using Wikis for Business, Education, and Personal Use

October 30, 2007 | posted by Ryan | 1 Comment

Wikis, for those of you who do not know, are small programs that allow users to create content on the internet that is viewable by browsers. The content is loosely tied together, often searchable, and most times is open to public revision of the content. One of the most common wikis is Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia (http://www.wikipedia.org).

Wikis are now being used in a large variety of ways, including as business web pages and as means for students and teachers to collaboratively create content for courses (be it to deliver course material or to post papers or even to create their own specialized topical wiki). Additionally, individuals are using wikis as a type of public mind-map, personal web page, or basic organizational space to help them keep projects in line.

To see examples of the use of wikis or to find out more…. More »

[Posted in General Interest & Technology]


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