About Wikis
A wiki is software that allows users to easily create, edit, and link pages together. Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites. These wiki websites are often also referred to as wikis; for example, Wikipedia is one of the best known wikis.
[1] Wikis are used in many businesses to provide affordable and effective Intranets and for Knowledge Management.
Ward Cunningham, developer of the first wiki, WikiWikiWeb, originally described it as "the simplest online database that could possibly work".
[2] Wiki Wiki (/wiːkiː wiːkiː/) is a reduplication of wiki, a Hawaiian word for "fast".
Some have suggested that wiki means, "What I Know Is." However, this is a backronym.
- From Wikipedia, probably the world's largest and best-known wiki. You can read the Wikipedia entry on Wikipedia here.
Okay, Okay But How Do I Use It?
You do not need to ask permission to edit or add things to the wiki.
The password is on the front page, and using that you can log-in and make changes and/or additions.
Make corrections - add pages - share comments/questions/feedback.
PLEASE DO!
The wiki is a living thing that should become better and more useful the more its users contribute to it!
If you have questions, problems or concerns you can contact Amy at CJRLC.
To learn more about wikis, here are some additional helpful resources:
Common Craft Video: Wikis in Plain English
7 Things You Should Know About Wikis
Some free wiki programs you can use are:
This one is a PB Wiki
There are many - Google "free wikis" and you'll see!
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