WikiSummarizer

=**WikiSummarizer**=

[] [] (a YouTube video explaining how to use WikiSummarizer)

WikiSummarizer is an online tool that takes the millions of articles found on Wikipedia and summarizes them in a way that is easy to look at and gain information.


 * __Strengths:__**
 * provides a person with a fast summary/overview of a topic
 * free
 * easy to use
 * can spot key information without too much irrelevant reading
 * saves time
 * convenient downloading
 * convenient referencing and citations
 * information can be exported


 * __Weaknesses:__**
 * may be to advanced for younger students to use
 * no way to filter or set controls for students


 * __Opportunities:__**
 * use for research
 * provides a different way for a person to get information (presents information as a mind map or list)


 * __Threats:__**
 * there is no censorship so students are exposed to all of the information found on Wikipedia
 * some information may not be reliable
 * students are not being monitored through this program


 * __Ideas for the Classroom__****__:__**
 * Students can create mind maps on a certain topic through the use of this program.
 * You can give students a topic and they can research that topic through the use of WikiSummarizer