Learning 2.0 - Thing #16

I like Wikis.

In school, when my study groups were all in different states, wikis made it much easier to collaborate on papers and presentations. When used correctly, we didn't run into the problems that always occur when email a Word file back and forth. We were all able to edit the same document from where ever we were located and, for the most part, there was only one version.

Libraries can find many useful purposes for wikis. Policies, phone lists, etc. can all be updated in one file. No more sending out copy after copy of lists and/or list corrections. The file is always in the same place and can be updated quickly and efficiently.

I give wikis two thumbs up!

Michael