Wikis are websites allowing users to access, add, edit, or remove content easily and quickly, while being able to track changes and who made them (and when). Linking connected topics within or outside the wiki are easy to do. Changes are made in real time and within content.
In a nutshell: A collaborative database of information
Some benefits:
Examples of Wikis used for Outreach and Engagement at Ohio State:
Mark Moritz’ Anthropology class
http://foragers.wikidot.com/start
Note: This example is located on a third-party site (Wikidot). There is no guarantee that copyright and intellectual property will be respected or protected by hosting site or others on the Web when using third-party sites.