1. Using Wikis for Collaborative Writing Projects A presentation for the course EDU 5230 Ann Hemingway

3. Examples

5. Working with wikis:

6. Creating an account

8. The Original Wiki Wiki Photo found at http://techrichclass.com/wikis.php (source unknown)

9. A wiki is a tool to create an interactive web site. A wiki allows work groups to collaborate outside the constraints of time and space. Can’t meet? Post on the Wiki. A static wiki is a dead wiki. The strength of a wiki as a collaborative tool resides in the contributions of the participants. What is a Wiki?

10. Famous Wikis The most famous wiki is ‘Wikipedia’. Its founders believed that all of us together know more than each of us separately. They believe that Wikipedia’s perceived weakness is its strength. By allowing change to the content, it creates stronger, more rigorous content. Part of the ‘Open Source’ Philosophy

12. Business and professional Development

14. Wiki Applications There are many wiki applications available This site allows you to compare wikis side by side based on your specific needs and requirements. The search wizard helps you customize your query and retrieve appropriate applications. WikiMatrix http://www.wikimatrix.org)

16. Customizable interface

17. WYSIWYG Editor

18. Image and File Uploads

19. Links

21. Customize your Account In the “My account” section, go into settings and customize your profile by adding a picture.

22. Join your class Wiki Wikis were created for Prof. Barlosky’s course Leadership in Educational Organizations (EDU 5230) http://edu5230.pbworks.com Sign in to your account, go to wiki site and send a request to join to the site administrator.

23. The Wiki Structure Your class wiki is organized by case study The main page is used to create text, embed links, pictures, videos, etc. These pages can be edited by all members of the group and will serve as the template for your group work. Think of is as your assignment storyboard.

24. PBWorks Tools The wiki’s main collaborative area is set up like a simple WYSIWYG word processor.

25. PBWorks Tools The “Editor” menu includes options to include the various elements of your text (images, links, widgets etc.)

26. Wiki Questions For assistance setting up and using your wiki account, please contact me at ann.hemingway@uottawa.ca

27. Exercise 1: Create your account Create your account on PBWorks and request to join the class wiki. http://pbworks.com

29. Use underline and bold options

30. Change font colour

31. Create a table

32. Create a bullet list

34. Upload an image to the wiki. Use an image bank such as Getty Images or iStock photo to find it.

35. Embed the image you uploaded in your case study page.

36. Search and and select a strip from the Dilbert Cartoon website (http://www.dilbert.com)

38. Embed the video in your case study page

39. Using powerpoint, create a two or three slide presentation and save it on desktop.

40. Create a slideshare account (http://www.slideshare.net)

41. Upload the powerpoint presentation to the SlideShare site

42. Embed the presentation in your case study page.