Advantages+of+wikis

Advantages of Wikis for Language Learning

 * Accessibility**


 * easy to use and learn
 * anyone can edit them
 * immediate publication of work
 * public
 * universal (not limited to location)
 * open source = free
 * low hardware requirements due to text-based platform


 * Learners**


 * authentic
 * low requirements on knowledge of hardware
 * puts learners in teacher position
 * taking responsibility for using sources


 * Teachers**


 * teacher can track edits of pupils
 * online access enables effective work outside of the school building in terms of homework