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Wikis

Page history last edited by Steve G 15 years, 6 months ago

Wikis/Collaborative Documents/Presentations

 

- pbwiki2.0 = lack of common password/no js support (I'd stick with a pbwiki1.0)

- You REALLY depend on each other this week

 

Lecture/Coffee Talk:

 

  Lecture(s)/Demo(s):

 

  Steve Notes:

  • Wikipedia is not the only Wiki
  • Wikis are my PowerPoint, my working/collection areas
  • If you do anything, with anyone who is anywhere else - Wiki
  • Some things to look for:
    • hosted or server install
    • wysiwyg or specialized code (wikistyle)
    • feed/notification
    • open or user access page
    • history/revision/rollback
    • URL & Branding
  • Bye bye programs ON your computer
  • Collaborating in "other" ways
  • Collaboration/Community Building

 

  Definition(s):

  • Wiki Defined: A wiki is a collaborative website which can be directly edited by anyone with access to it. (source: Wikipedia)
  • Google Docs Defined: Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation application offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. (Source: Wikipedia) (now does presentations as well)

 

  Lingo:

  •  n/a

 

  Popular Programs/Services:

 

  Library Example(s):

 

  Resources/Other:

 

Homework/To Do:

 

Reading: 

  • Farkas. Wikis, Ch.5
  • Anderson, C. Intro & Ch. 1-3

Watching:

Projects

  • Blog Posts (tag/label blog posts scils598 and anything else you like)
    • Look what we did...http://del.icio.us/tag/scils598f08
      • I'm thinking of using this as a "Virtual Introduction" process in other classes...what do you think?
    • Based on what you've read so far in Anderson:
      • Is the library world as a whole set to benefit from the Long Tail?
    • How well do you think something like Google docs, spresent, etc. would work with an online (or oncampus) group of students
      • Would it make project creation easier? faster?
      • In GENERAL (no names please), do you think this type of document will be welcomed, accepted, etc. by online/on-campus faculty? why/why not?
    • Create an account on one of: wikispaces | wetpaint | wikidot
      • (Try a service you aren't already using)
      • Create a 1-2 paragraph (or equivalent) post comparing it to pbwiki
  • Come and voicethread with me....
  • Google Doc/Wiki group project (I'm open to other ideas as long as there is a wiki element)
    • You're going to create a "user guide" via a Google Doc, and then use a wiki to share the document and your group with the world
      • Groups for the following projects (1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-21)
      • Note: this isn't perfectly seamless, but it's a way to get you to use both tools :-) (and since there's a revision history I can see who did the work)
      • Plan/Outline what you're going to do (via IM, email, your choice)
    • Step #1 - Google Docs
      • With your group create a quick 1-2pg "how to" for a database which includes screen captures (e.g. search, renew, feature) on GoogleDocs (remember you already have a Google acct)
        • One person start a document and Save
        • "Share" with other members of group (invite me as viewer - librarysteve@yahoo.com)
        • When done, Export document as Word or .pdf so you can include it on your project wiki
    • Step #2 - pbwiki
      • Figure out a group wiki address and common password (don't use one person's xxscils598 create something different)
        • One person set up the wiki and let the others know when it's set up
        • Set up structure of wiki (main page, bio pages, database "how to" page, more if you want...)
          • Front Page w/greeting, Links to short bio pages of members, Link to database "how to"
          • Bio page should contain picture/avatar, and short paragraph description (can be fabricated/copied)
          • Text/Link to database "how to",
            • Add a "link" to the file you created (you'll need to upload the file in pbwiki)
            • Below that copy/paste the content from your document (be prepared to tweak)
      • Each member of group - Add URL of wiki to your russl profiles

 

Suggestions:

(Your area to make any suggestions as to how this is taught/what is taught)

 

(example) sg - suggestion goes here

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