Wikis

• From what you have already seen about authority and coverage from websites, what issues do you need to consider when using wikis for research?
• Why would you want students to be able to publish online and then be able to edit each other's work?

Wikis are useful for different purposes.If we want to learn about a certain topic, a wiki can help.

Of coruse that not all wikis are equally reliable. We should consider who writes it, how often it is edited, and who supervises it before the content is published.

Wikipedia works in this way, and it is quite reliable.

Another purpose a wiki can serve is providing a safe environment, it can become a virtual classroom where teachers and students meet, by sharing resources and activities. 

Giving students editing rights, makes wikis meaningful as participants can take an active role, being involved in their learning process.