Wikis: Their Weaknesses

While the advantages of wikis are generally known and explored we need to be conscious of the disadvantages. The following weaknesses were identified on the website WebTools 4u2use http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.comWikis

· Advertising –

It can be distracting and even inappropriate for learners

· Security Issues

e. g. To prevent non-student visitors from making changes

· Cybercrime -

Vamosi (2005) states that today, criminals are making more money from cybercrime than drug-related crime.

· Computer viruses & spyware –

Loss or misuse of data due to a virus or spyware

· Lack of equity – Presence of male-dominated roles in the software

· Digital divide