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​​​​ The Development of the Wiki 

A wiki is defined as a collaborative tool for students which gives a page of information for students to use. The first ever Wiki was made in 1994, by Ward Cunningham, which was named WikiWikiWeb. Wikis are websites that are known as “collaborative editing by the users”. This means that students and teachers can self-edit this website.

There are several different types of web pages to use as a wiki. Examples of these web pages are MediaWiki, Tiki Wiki, CMS Groupware wiki, DokuWiki, etc. Wikis are used to find answers to frequently asked questions, they are used to find group solutions to a problem, and they are used to gather quick information.

If someone were to make a wiki the website should be clear, precise and accessible. The content should be relevant and correct and is suggested to include images and videos. Wikis must include resources or references at the bottom of the page. This is important because students may access the websites and read in detail the information that was given in the wiki.

Crowdsourcing are people who source or are data suppliers. They are willing to correct and enrich the Wikis information. Crowdsourcing also adds in new and missing information. Crowdsourcing is used when a group have similar characteristics and will contribute by collaborating to relay relevant information.

An expertise is a person who is experienced in a field of their desire. An expert is more generally known as a person with excessive knowledge from what they have learned as they do research. When an expert uses the website Wiki, they add in credential and factual information. They can be known as a crowdsourcer which exemplifies and corrects information that is missing or irrelevant in the website.

Public-gathered is defined as a public meeting. This is a place where a group of people come and work together to figure out what information should be added into the Wiki. It is suggested to get together with people that are experts in the field of research. This is helpful because experts can talk about what they know and what they do not know. Once experts go over information they can then add in what they gathered and put it in a Wiki. Public-gathering can also be known as crowdsourcer.

Why Online Schools?

Online schools can be very useful or helpful for all kinds of people. Online school offers an easily accessible way to learn. For example,an adult wants to go back to college but still needs to work. Taking online school gives the adult the opportunity to more efficiently balance his or her work and school. Not having to worry about commuting to school while taking classes in the comfort of your own home can make school a lot easier. Online school programs and courses are amazing opportunities for students who have been injured, are living with debilitating illness, physically disabled, or struggling with depression or other mental health conditions. Online school’s curriculum and teachers are only getting better and are becoming more popular as a source of education.

These schools were created as great ways to educate and help mass amounts of people. Online schools or learning centers like Khan academy were one of the first to start this wave of online schools. Khan Academy was started by Salman Khan in 2007. Salman has degrees in Harvard and MIT and used his knowledge to tutor his friends and family. Over time he started tutoring more and more people which gave him the idea for Khan Academy. He didn’t have time to tutor all these people but by creating a website he could help out mass amounts of people.

Different Online Schools and Learning Sites

Online schools range from elementary school and high school to college. Their also a lot of sites that act as tutoring or learning centers for people that need help outside of class. Some learning centers are Khan Academy. Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public school for grades K–12. In this virtual classroom, students can spend the school year reaching their highest potential through a uniquely individualized learning program. More and more colleges give the opportunity for online schooling. Ivy League schools like Harvard, Stanford, Yale and even Duke offer online schooling. Harvard offers over 200 courses online available for students working toward a blended associates, bachelor's, or master's degree.

References

https://khanacademy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/202483180-What-is-the-history-of-Khan-Academy-

https://www.ecollegefinder.org/2013/04/23/10-schools-online-programs/

https://www.k12.com/k12-education/how-online-learning-works.html

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Traditional vs. Online Schooling: 

Two methods of schooling include the traditional version, as in in-class participation to earn credits, and online schooling, the more modern method which requies access to a computer device and internet.

Traditional schooling is the type of schooling that comes to the minds of most when one refers to college or attending university. In this method, students are required to gather in a specific location at a given time each week or even two or three times per week. Being enrolled full-time, or taking 12 credits per semester, is necessary in most scenarios of traditional schooling. Some courses require a lab component along with the lecture in which students are able to gain intellectual and physical understanding of the topics they are studying. In comparison to online courses, traditional schooling in four-year colleges or univerisites is more expensive as students tend to live on campus for their beginning years. Regardless of the type of schooling, credits of most institutions should be transferrable to other schools. In example, a student enrolled at SUNY Cortland and is taking 12 credits their first semester, lives on campus and regularly attends their intended class schedule.

Online schooling refers to classes that are given online over the internet with numerous students enrolled and a singular professor that assigns weekly assignments, mobthly tests and or porjects. This type of learning may be viewed as the more flexible option which is convenient for those with rigid shedules whether it be based around an occupation athletics, or other obligations. Some traditional schooling incorporates online schooling in example a student who is taking 15 credits may only have time in their schedule to attend class for 12 credits but need 15 credits in a given semester to graduate on time. Therefore, the student may opt to take an online class in which they will be able to complete the courses tasks according to their own time.

Corporate vs. Community College:

Alternatives to schooling for those who are either still exploring their major options or those who are already involved in the work force are community and corporate colleges.

Corporate college can be left to a relatively broad interpretation as it is possible to take courses through a company either in a traditional class certain or through online courses. Those enrolled in corporate college are furthering their education pertaining to their current or desired occupation that is paid for by the company they belong to. In these classes the criteria learned is specific to one's current working status and will further the working student in their field however it may be for noncredit. Regardless of taking courses for the sake of earning credits, students will gain the skills needed in their occupation, management training and even earn certification in their respective department.

Community college is a basic form of higher education mainly utilized by students coming out of high school, those who may have take a gap year or even students who have attended four year institutions and did not find the school to be a good fit for them. Benefits of attending a community college include the broad spectrum of classes students are qualified to take in order to discover the path they wish to pursue. Like universities, students must be enrolled in 12 credits in order to be considered as full-time which can involve a combination of in class or online courses. For community colleges, however, students have a much less taxing tuition as many choose to commute from their homes. At the end of their first two years, students are candidates to receive their associate's degree and further their education elsewhere or begin their occupation to receive experience in their field of choice. If students choose to continue their education elsewhere, credits earned form their community college should and will transfer over into their desired degree. Some may argue that community college is the more practical choice for those still debating their path in life.

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 Resources 

https://wp0.vanderbilt.edu/cft/guides-sub-pages/wikis/

http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning2-0/using-wikis-for-elearning/

https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/what-are-wikis-and-why-should-you-use-them--cms-19540

https://medium.com/@ico_snovio/crowdsourcing-data-collection-as-a-new-trend-aa37aa4892a

https://www.slideshare.net/davidgracia/crowdsourcing-at-wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowdsourcing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expert

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_participation

 Resources 

https://wp0.vanderbilt.edu/cft/guides-sub-pages/wikis/

http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning2-0/using-wikis-for-elearning/

https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/what-are-wikis-and-why-should-you-use-them--cms-19540

https://medium.com/@ico_snovio/crowdsourcing-data-collection-as-a-new-trend-aa37aa4892a

https://www.slideshare.net/davidgracia/crowdsourcing-at-wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowdsourcing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expert

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_participation