~Wiki-Week 3~
When I began developing my wiki, I gave special contemplation to how I could contribute to the needs on my campus in such a way the librarian would. After careful consideration, I chose to utilize my wiki as a location for educational resource links. So often, we as educators, come across sites we like and want to implement within our aligned instruction/curriculum. However, in our fast-paced career we soon forget them never to be though of again. My idea is that if we can put them in a central location (and what better than my wiki?), they would be more easily accessed and therefore employed more effectively.
Advantages I see in utilizing wikis:
· Wikis are easy to learn for any user-even those with little technological background.
· Wikis are focused around editing which allows for continually improving the wiki product.
· Users can always access the most up-to-date version of the product being worked on.
· Wikis can be used from anywhere with only and internet connection.
· Wikis are great for collaboration and can reduce the number of emails between collaborators tremendously.
Disadvantages I see in utilizing wikis:
· Since anyone can edit a wiki, this leads to probable issues with copyright and confidentiality.
· Disorganization could occur when the wiki becomes extremely large.
· Users may experience hesitations to edit a wiki that they feel belongs to someone else.
I believe wikis boast huge promise for engaging the digital native. I base my opinion on the fact that wikis are interactive and continually evolving. Digital natives are already proverbial texters and utilizers of social websites. Their feelings are showcased regularly and this has developed a foundation within them to find wikis appealing.
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