The Wiki Way

The Way Rachel Boyd, Nelson Central School August 2007 http://rachelboyd.blogspot.com [rshirley@paradise.net.nz]

Shall we start with the good news or the bad news about wikis? Good Bad News News

The Good news: If you can use a word processor (eg. Word)… YOU CAN WIKI!

The Bad news: “Wiki-ing” can be HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!

Why s are great! They are free!

Why s are great! They are easy to: set up, use update and monitor

Why s are great! They are cross platform: [Can be used on PCs or Macs]

Why s are great! They run on older computers

Why s are great! They can run with a slower Internet connection

Why s are great! They are available from home and school

Why s are great! They facilitate collaboration

So, what is a ? This video, by the folks at Commoncraft, explains the theory behind a wiki “in Plain English” without using ANY technology! http://www.teachertube.com/skin/player/fullscreen2.html?file=/flvideo/4339.flv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY [This presentation is embedded on my wiki page of notes: http://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com Should you wish to view the presentation again.]

“A web page with an edit button”

s are… A type of web site that allows users to easily add, remove, and otherwise edit and change some available content This ease of interaction and operation makes a wiki an effective tool for collaborative authoring.

Two important buttons! When using a wiki there are two important buttons to understand and use. They are: and

Types of s Space types: • Public: Can be viewed by anyone. Also can be edited by anyone. • Protected: Can be viewed by anyone Only can be edited by members of the space. • Private: Can only be viewed or edited by members of the space.

Features of s

Keeping s safe • Keep wiki ‘protected’ so only members can edit • Use students first names/initials only on the wiki and for user names • Track users’ comments in discussion tabs • Parents can be invited to join • Emails not necessary to sign up - email wikispaces with details instead • Use history tab to undo any ‘changes’ • School rules apply - have a wiki agreement or policy with students

Top s to view http://del.icio.us/wikiworkshop Then click on “top wikis” on the sidebar

Walkthrough Ways and ideas wikis can be used in the classroom http://del.icio.us/wikiworkshop Then click on “wiki tour” on the sidebar

basics Creating a “space” Editing a page (using the toolbar) Creating a link Inserting pictures Uploading files/documents Creating a new page Using page history Using the discussion tab

Top Tips Small edits Save regularly Use the history Refresh page before writing Make use of the discussion tab

Let’s !

There are numerous places to get and start a wiki for free. We will be using Wikispaces who provide advertising-free wikis to teachers and educators.

More?? • Notes, presentations and tutorials on: http://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com [click on wiki workshop in the sidebar] • Links to top wikis and professional readings on: http://del.icio.us/wikiworkshop

http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com	3506
http://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com	2149
http://virtual.funlam.edu.co	764
http://teachingictk12.wikispaces.com	414
http://digitaldozen.wikispaces.com	206
http://webtoolsforforeignlanguageteachers.wikispaces.com	186
http://teflistraining.pbworks.com	102
http://blackboard.ecae.ac.ae	63
http://graficogadda.wikispaces.com	59
http://eduphoria.gcisd.net	45
https://moodle.gfs.org	39
http://explore.vccs.edu	34
http://gcisdtraining.wikispaces.com	34
http://msti231.pbworks.com	33
http://learn.vccs.edu	28
http://msta.wikispaces.com	23
http://atoms2xp-technology-presentation.wikispaces.com	19
http://taniasheko.wikispaces.com	17
http://mrcorben5c2010.pbworks.com	16
http://ottosentieri.com	13
https://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com	13
http://translate.googleusercontent.com	9
http://www.slideshare.net	9
http://ryonsteachercollaborationwiki.wikispaces.com	8
http://digitalfilingcabinet.wikispaces.com	8
https://digitaldozen.wikispaces.com	7
http://wesleykindergartenpd.wikispaces.com	7
http://misspoustie5p2010.pbworks.com	7
http://21clc.wikispaces.com	6
http://moodle.gfs.org	6
http://ohmyghost.wikispaces.com	6
https://teachingictk12.wikispaces.com	5
http://t4l2010.wikispaces.com	5
http://mrcorben5c2009.pbworks.com	5
https://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com	4
http://blackboard	4
http://bhaeffner.wikispaces.com	3
http://techteamoh10.wikispaces.com	3
http://kidscovepd.wikispaces.com	3
http://hcawebtools.wikispaces.com	3
http://tepunareoowairaka.wikispaces.com	2
https://21clc.wikispaces.com	2
https://ohmyghost.wikispaces.com	2
https://explore.vccs.edu	2
http://www.lissenden.co.uk	2
https://fairmontschools.blackboard.com	1
http://juliewikiwow.wikispaces.com	1
http://yshakoor.weebly.com	1
http://bb	1
http://keaspractise.wikispaces.com	1
http://lynfieldcommpd.wikispaces.com	1

The Wiki Way

by Rachel Boyd on Sep 28, 2007

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