Wiki Wot?!Wiki Wot?!

Lynne Gibb

Ementor EMR Melbourne

Coonara Community House

What stage are you at with social What stage are you at with social media?media?

What we will be seeing in this What we will be seeing in this presentationpresentation

What is a wiki?

• Why use wikis?• View some wikis in action

All about Blogs

How to Wiki?

• Where to find wikis• How do you get started• Next steps

Wiki – what does it mean? Wiki – what does it mean?

Quick!

What is a wiki?What is a wiki?

• A wiki is an interactive websiteinteractive website

• That means it is a websitewebsite with an edit buttonedit button.

• Clicking on EditEdit transforms the browser into an editor and you, the reader, into a co-authorco-author.

http://askauntieweb.blogspot.com/2009/04/wikis.html

Why Use Wikis?Why Use Wikis?

• Wikis are freefree depending on what you want to use them for – ie there are free versions and paid versions

• Wikis are very easy to create easy to create and change, you don't have to know any html. You notice a typo? Just click on Edit, correct it, and save your changes. Some information is missing? Just click on Edit and add it. (Just like editing in a Word document)

• Wikis are designed to be edited by groups of people designed to be edited by groups of people rather than just one individual. Wikis are perfect for collaborative projects collaborative projects because they allow a group of people to work together on the same document.

http://askauntieweb.blogspot.com/2009/04/wikis.html

Why use wikis Why use wikis Cont’d

• Wikis are stored and edited on the Internet so you can access them access them from anywhere.from anywhere.

• Oops! Make a mistake? The history of changes to a wiki is stored alongside the wiki itself, so you can easily revert to a previous you can easily revert to a previous version version if you or anyone else deletes anything by mistake.

• A discussion area discussion area is attached to every wiki page where you can ask questions and make suggestions about the topic on that page. You can also, easily opt to have only one discussion easily opt to have only one discussion area for the whole wiki if you wish.

• Wikis are good places for collecting and structuring informationcollecting and structuring information. A wiki is a linked group of pages that can include text, pictures and include text, pictures and even audio or video clips, in fact any type of multimediaeven audio or video clips, in fact any type of multimedia

http://askauntieweb.blogspot.com/2009/04/wikis.html

Wiki UsesWiki Uses

• Coonara Community house uses wikis as standard for every accredited class for:

– Uploading resources for students to download at home– Uploading assessments, timetables, unit outlines etc– Using the discussion board for assessments, employability skills etc– Action learning collaborative projects – students work together – Personal wikis for reflection and uploading of assessments– Sending messages to one, two or all of the group at once

• http://cert3chntuespm.coonarahouse.org.au• http://cert3chnfrid.coonarahouse.org.au• http://dipchnservices.coonarahouse.org.au• http://dipcomdev.coonarahouse.org.au

Wikis in Action!Wikis in Action!

“Hey, I am into my 4th week of doing placement work and I am truly enjoying the challenge... in fact it is such an eye-opener and I cannot believe the satisfaction being realised through the whole process. The opportunities to experience the learning happening both in the children and in me is taking me to new levels of enjoyment and empowerment. I have enjoyed all aspects of observing in my own environment and implementing activities and experiences for the children and linking them into the outcomes in the framework – it is such an enlightening result. It is almost too easy - but having the right tools and instructions is paramount to the result. The learning stories are happening right in front of my eyes all the time - I guess they have always been there but we have not been tuned in to the right wavelength”.

Diploma of Children’s Services student August, 2011 reflecting in her personal wiki

Wikis in Action!Wikis in Action!Coonara also uses wikis for staff and committee participation and information

• Coonara staff wiki http://coonarastaff.coonarahouse.org.au• Coonara tutors wiki http://tutors.coonarahouse.org.au• Coonara committee wiki http://committee.coonarahouse.org.au• Vet Network wiki (Outer East) http://vetnetwork.wikispaces.com

Where do I find wikis?Where do I find wikis?• Wikispaces wikis http://wikispaces.com

• Wetpaint wikis http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/

• PBWiki http://pbworks.com

4 Levels of wikis to choose from4 Levels of wikis to choose from

1.Basic - free – Discreet advertising2.Plus - $5.00 (US) per month3.Super Plan - $20.00 (US) per month4.Private label – $1000.00 (US) per year

Wiki SubscriptionsWiki Subscriptions

BlogsBlogs

What is a Blog (or Weblog)?

• A frequently updated website, automatically archived. • Easily updated using any web browser connected to

the Internet. • An online journal or newsletter, consisting of personal

thoughts, commentary & reflections• Blogs include links to articles and websites. • Most blogs allow readers to leave comments on

posts. • Blogs can be authored by an individual or by multiple

authors. • Blogs allow you to upload multimedia files

Blog examplesBlog examples

• http://www.mrskiddandroom2kids.blogspot.com/• http://coachcarole.wordpress.com• http://theedublogger.com/• Crossingthedigitalbridge.wordpress.com

Where to get a Blog to start you offWhere to get a Blog to start you off

• edublogs.com

• wordpress.com

• blogger.com

Samples - WordpressSamples - Wordpress

So - What stage are you going to be at So - What stage are you going to be at with social media this time next year?with social media this time next year?

Resources & helpful linksResources & helpful linksWikis & Blogs

1.askauntieweb.blogspot.com/2009/04/wikis.html - User-friendly & great for wiki and blog beginners2.http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Web_2.0_and_Emerging_Learning_Technologies/Blogs3.http://aquaculturepda.wikispaces.com/ - Sue Waters, excellent ‘How to’ site on everything!4.http://theedublogger.com/ - Sue Waters’ fabulous edublogger site – brilliant!5.http://ementor.coonarahouse.org.au – Lynne Gibb’s ementor wiki – lots of resources & links6.http://gippslandregion.spruz.com/ - Junita Lyon’s ementor site – plenty of resources7.http://ourclass2006.blogspot.com/ Rosa Ochao’s ESL Blog – Interesting for ESL teachers8.http://dalepobega.blogspot.com/ Dale Pobega – uses a blog to deliver ESL – very worth a look!