A wiki is a collection of web pages that can be instantly edited or modified by anyone that has access to it. A wiki site allows users to create and edit documents and/or pages within the wiki site almost immediately. A wiki supports the Web 2.0 idea of collaboration, as it allows users to work together to develop and discuss ideas.
I wondered where the word wiki came from, and did a little more research. In Hawaiian, the word "wiki" means "fast" or "quick," so I can see where wikis get their name. The creator of the first wiki site (WikiWikiWeb), Ward Cunningham, was in the Honolulu International Airport and took the Wiki Wiki Shuttle Bus. He realized that wiki was the Hawaiian word for quick, and used it in creating his website.
Go to this wiki to learn about where you can create wikis to use with your coworkers and students.
Below are some sites to visit to learn more about and create wikis:
Wikipedia
Webopedia
Google Definitions
Wikispaces
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