Thing 12: Wikis

Whereas websites tend to reflect the imagination of one individual, the wiki can be more of a collaborative effort. However if one person prefers to have control this is not necessarily the ideal media. The wiki allows anyone to edit which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. The Collective Group (to resist is futile) is subject to the common passion of the topic. The Resistors can get into an editing war. Is one allowed to edit too quickly without checking the facts and base the information on passion and belief? No wonder teachers and faculty ban this as a source of information. Can you imagine entries on abortion or evolution!!!!

To give credit to the Common Craft video for basic organization of a particular activity this is ideal. In libraries where you would be able to limit who updates the information, there could be a number of ways to utilize a wiki: lists for top 5 picks, YA picks by YAs, staff picks, display ideas (especially for children's), book talks, support for computer courses so people do not lose just learned skills, parents discussing educational challenges for their children, etc. It does require dedication and updating and a reminder that a wiki is not "private property".

I did edit the NEFLINS wiki. I am PBNoJ. I just wanted to know WHY 23? Incidentally it is not the peanut butter that makes the sandwich but what you add that brings taste, creativity and uniqueness.