What's a Wiki?

If you're like me, your answer is something like "It's that online, unreliable reference the kids use to do their homework." Turns out a wiki is more extensive, interactive and useful than I had originally thought. Common Craft's video, Wikis In Plain English, gives a nice example of how a wiki can be used as a collaborative information medium. Here is another video from sfhomeless.net on how to edit a wiki page.

How to Edit a Wiki Page from sfhomeless.net on Vimeo.

I wondered if there were any wikis (plus it was part of my wiki assignment for my Web 2.0 class) that related to Andragogy and Adult Learning. Were they reference only, or would you and I be able to contribute as well? Here's what I found.

In Wikipedia 

• Andragogy Basic information here; the article could be expounded upon but great links
• Lifelong learning This article is most pertinent to this Adult Learner's approach to college/life
• Learning Plan This I found through a link from the Andragogy article. I'm looking forward to blogging on this and the following article
• Electronic Portfolio

Now, I have yet to, except for a small contribution to a wiki, delve into this very deeply. With this wiki assignment, I will learn more and be able to share with you how to wiki in future installments.  If you would like to learn a bit about how to edit a wiki before I get back to you, go to this Wikiversity article. Be sure to create an account otherwise your IP address is recorded until you return next time.

And an FYI ~ No I have not forgotten the rest of the installments on how to Video Podcast; I just have to get assignments and schoolwork in first. Darn those measly 168 hours in a week!