What did you find interesting about the wiki concept?
I've always found the idea of wiki's pretty interesting. I don't really remember when it came to be such a popular idea... it just, was! And now that it's here... I think some people wouldn't know what to do without it! It is definitely a very useful tool and similar to the social networking sites we learned about, it can be updated instantly. For instance, I remember when a WWE wrestler died... Chris Benoit. (What, so I used to watch some wrestling?!) there were all these crazy rumors going around that his wikipedia page had announced he was dead before it was released in the press. Weird how things like that happen, huh??
What types of applications within schools and professional organizations might work well with a wiki?
I think that it would be a good way to run a sort of 'comment box' type of idea. Easy access, easy way to input your ideas and quickly get responses. I think there are probably a million ways that a wiki could be used within a school or professional organization.
Many teachers/faculty "ban" Wikipedia as a source for student research. What do you think of the practice of limiting information by format?
I think that it makes things harder for students, but I also think that is partially the point. When it comes down to it, nothing is just going to be right in front of us at our own disposal. You have to work to find credible information and while it is all cited and referenced on wiki sites, the fact still remains that ANYONE can upload onto their site. Wikipedia tries to defeat this roadblock by including a 'warning' of sorts that the information on a particular page may not be credible....
Which wiki did you edit?
I requested access to edit the Dream Supply Kit entry and now I just need to wait to get access to it!! When I do, I will edit the entry and will include a 17" MacBook Pro, Adobe CS4 or whatever version is currently out when you start school, Wacom tablet and accessories, along with an external drive with a terabyte of space. THAT is what every student should have!! =] While there would be a lot more people would enjoy having... Those are exactly what I would choose to have in my Supply Kit!
Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin IV or Physical Graffiti and why?
Led Zeppelin IV simply because it has Stairway To Heaven. Gotta love it.
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