Wiki

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wiki

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Wiki?Invented by Ward Cunningham, who developed the first wiki website, WikiWikiWeb
2. What is the linguistic origin?The term 'wiki' originates from the Hawaiian word 'wiki,' meaning 'quick'
3. What is the core principle?Collaborative editing and management of hypertext publications directly through a web browser
4. Why did Ward Cunningham create a wiki?He wanted a simple and fast way for people to make and share web pages without complicated coding. He called it "wiki" from Hawaiian meaning "quick".
5. How does a wiki stay organized if no one owns it?Wikis let users decide how to arrange pages, and they can set rules for who can edit or view. This teamwork keeps the wiki helpful and safe.

Hypertext Publication: A form of digital document that allows users to navigate between related pieces of information via hyperlinks.
Wiki Engine: The software application that enables the creation, editing, and management of wiki content, facilitating collaborative contributions.
Lightweight Markup Language: A simplified markup language used in wikis for formatting text, making content creation more accessible than traditional coding.
Decentralized Knowledge Base: A repository of information built and maintained by a distributed network of users rather than a central authority.