When to Use a Wiki
Cheat Sheet
- A wiki suits group writing, shared research, collective editing, organised knowledge, project documentation, and peer improvement.
- Pick a blog or a portfolio instead for personal reflection, individual opinion, or a teacher announcement.
- Match the tool to the task: a wiki is for shared, edited, linked work.
A wiki is not the right tool for every task. Knowing when to reach for one, and when to pick something else, keeps the tool matched to the learning.
When to use a wiki
A wiki is the right tool when the learning task needs:
- Group writing.
- Shared research.
- Collective editing.
- Organised knowledge.
- Project documentation.
- Peer improvement of content.
If the task is personal reflection, an individual opinion, or a teacher announcement, a blog or a portfolio is a better choice. For a fuller comparison of the two tools and how to choose between them, see Wiki vs Blog.
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