Wikis in Education

Abstract

Several years ago wikis became a tool used to facilitate the learning of students across the world and have changed the way the educational system looks at social learning. This paper explores how since their inception several years ago the use of wikis has influenced the educational realm. Currently, wikis are being used in a multitude of ways at all levels of education. Research of peer reviewed journals, articles, books, and web pages were used to review the literature on the impact of wikis in education. This review shows that wikis have had a lasting impact on the educational system.