Encyclopedia of the Future?

When I first came across Qwiki, which is like Wikipedia on steroids, it was as if I'd walked onto the set of Star Trek.  I was reminded of  how Mr. Spock would ask "Computer" to answer a question.  Regardless of the subject matter, she always patiently provided all the data he needed.  However, in contrast to fictional world of the USS Enterprise, Qwiki, the encyclopedia of the future, is real.

Qwiki claims to know millions of things and she probably does.  Whether you are looking for today's top news stories, or information on anything under the sun (over the sun and including the sun) Qwiki probably has the information you need.  Instead of just providing static information with a few lines of text and a photo, Qwiki provides you with a complete interactive experience that combines both sound and visual images.

This is a really cool program that will attract "learners" of all ages.  If you are a curious person, Qwiki is for you.  The program is free and available on a wide variety of platforms including: Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Android.  If you use Qwiki on an iPad you'll notice that you have the added feature of being able to browse through topics.  You can browse such categories as: news, geographic locations, popular culture, actors, cities, natural wonders, and monuments. 

I especially like how Qwiki aims to just serve as a launchpad for doing research.  After each Qwiki presentation, you will see references for other related Qwikis and external websites (such as Wikipedia, You Tube, etc.) where you can get additional information.  With Qwiki you can learn about ANY subject in a way that is not only interactive and fun, but informative too.  It is a perfect learning tool for all ages.

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