Get the message through wikis

Jane Viner, Director of MLC LibrariesMethodist Ladies’ College

Be the expert - promote yourself with skill development: a conference for

all library staffSLAV October 22nd 2012

Wikis are a web-based tool ideal to use as your library website to distribute resources publicly or privately within

the library.

This presentation will explore their ease of use and the versatility that makes them popular with library teams.

Workshop planner• Introduction to wikis• Why a wiki?• Benefits of wikis• Wiki development• Timeline of Web 2.0• Development over time• Types of wikis• Curriculum wikis• Resources wikis• Co curricular wikis• Team wikis• Think Pair Share activity• Wikis – 3 things to remember• References

Why a wiki?• Easy to learn • Simple layout• Quick and easy navigation of the information• Interactive• Easy to update• Small to large numbers of authors• Small to large audience• Specific use• Can be timely – short or long term

Benefits of wikis• Professional development – for staff and students

• Learning outcomes – student learning enhanced

• Communication – simple way to have information in a “one stop” shop

• Impact of technology – Horizon report

• Technology – future directions, Web 3.0…

Wiki development• Purpose and content• Audience

- Student

- Staff

- Combination

• Focus

- Curriculum

- Co-curricula

- Other

Timeline of Web 2.0

2008•Initial professional development and blogs developed followed by wikis2009•Wikis developed by range of team members including Librarian, teacher librarian, library technicians and AV technicians2010 - 2012•Wikis expansion •Curriculum and Co curricular •Team wiki for admin, meetings, communication•Resources wikis

Development over time

Types of wikis

• Curriculum

• Resources

• Co-curricular

• Team

Curriculum Wikis Year 9 iLibrary•Year 9 students•8 week course per term•Teacher librarian team leader•Teacher librarians plan and teach course

International BaccalaureateDiploma Extended Essay

• Year 11 IB students undertaking EE• IBO course and subject information• Library workshops• Links to resources and libraries

Resources wikis

• MLC Libraries resources - Front page

• Junior School Library resources

- Teacher resources – Year 3 – Healthy living - eBooks

Co-curricular wikis• Junior School Book bugs

• Craft

Team wikis

Meeting dates

Meeting agendas

Meeting minutes

Staff learning reports

Professional reading

TL curriculum liaison

Lit Club, NYR

Photos

Director’s thoughts

College themes

Think, Pair, Share activityPlanning to create a wiki for your learning environment

•What is the purpose of the wiki?

•Who is the audience for your wiki?

•What is the name of your wiki?

•What headings would you use for your content?

•How will you promote this wiki to your audience?

•How will you find out if the wiki is effective?

Wikis – 3 things to remember

• Audience - When developing a blog or wiki, establishing the purpose and audience is essential

• Excitement and inspiration - Staff have been both excited, inspired and challenged by Web 2.0 technologies

• Empowerment - A constantly evolving technological environment provides staff learning opportunities and improved learning outcomes for all

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