I thought a lot about whether I would include this post because a wiki, by definition, changes constantly. In class, we reviewed and modified the entry for Qikiqtarjuaq many times. However, by tomorrow our changes could be altered; there is never a way to know if the information is absolutely accurate.
As an educational tool, a wiki is more dynamic than other sites since it has multiple authors, but that is often stated as its weakest aspect. Fortunately, as was stated in your textbook (page 56), "there are vastly more editors who want to make it right than those who want to make it wrong...the collaborative efforts of the group set it straight, usually very quickly." Do not discount the value of wikis in the classroom; they can often be invaluable as an internal class project.
In preparation for your test on Tuesday, review chapter 4...we will be creating and using a basic wiki site throughout the rest of our courses. You have to use it to learn it. You have to learn it to develop a fair judgement on whether it's useful in a northern context; I cannot answer that question for you (though I'm sure you all know my opinion).
Have a great weekend!
-towya-
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