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Wikis/Collaborative Documents/Presentations (Summer)

 

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 blog posts scils598 and anything else you like)
    • Look what we did...http://del.icio.us/tag/scils598x08 (wait till at least mid-week)
      • I'm thinking of using this as a "Virtual Introduction" process in other classes...in a short post...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?
    • Create an account on one of: wikispaces | wetpaint
      • (Try a service you aren't already using)
      • Create a 1-2 paragraph (or equivalent) post comparing it to pbwiki
  • 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, 22-24, 25-27)
      • Note: this isn't perfectly seamless, but it's a way to get you to use both tools :-)
      • 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

 

*6.14 IF you haven't set this up yet, when you make a wiki do NOT use pbwiki2.0 (the 2.0 version doesn't allow wiki wide passwords

 

Suggestions:

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

 

(example) sg - suggestion goes here

 

br--Not a suggestion, just an interesting use of Wikis: Placeography

 

It's a wiki for documenting the history of St. Paul, MN and has expanded to include other cities. People who've researched the history of their house, neighborhood, etc. can add info and pictures. It was started by Tracy Baker at the Minnesota Historical Society Library.

 

http://www.placeography.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.placeography.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

 

 

 

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