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talks!
Collaborate with Wikis May 5, 2010
Audio is only available by calling this number:Conference Call: 866-740-1260; Access Code: 6339392
Sponsored by
Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Using ReadyTalk
• Chat & raise hand • Mute = *6,
Unmute = *7• If you lose your
internet connection, reconnect using the link emailed to you.
• If you lose your phone connection, re-dial the phone number and re-join.
• ReadyTalk support: 800-843-9166
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You are being recorded…
• Streaming into Second Life• This seminar will be available on the
TechSoup website along with past webinar presentations:– www.techsoup.org/go/webinars
• You will receive a link to this presentation, material and links.
• After the webinar, you can ask follow-up questions in the Virtual Community Forum:– http://bit.ly/95mIpI
• Twitter hashtags: #techsoup
talks!
Collaborate with WikisSponsored by
Presenters: David Bell, Beth Duttlinger, Sarah Cove
Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Today’s Speakers
Beth DuttlingerAlliance Library
System
Facilitating: Kami Griffiths, TechSoup Assisting with chat questions:
Becky Wiegand, TechSoup & Sarah Manely, Wikia
David BeallSF Revival &
SFHomeless.net
Sarah CoveWikispaces
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Agenda
• What is a wiki• How wikis are being used• Different wiki tools available• Creation & maintenance• Training• Resources
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What is a wiki?
A webpage with an edit button.
Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
What is a wiki?
A webpage with an edit button.
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Widgets, widgets, widgets!
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Benefits of Using a Wiki
• Simple way to publish to web• Easy collaboration on documents,
events, etc.• Bring together resources and tools
from across the Internet
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SFHomeless.net – Main Page
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SFHomeless.net – LA Homeless Wiki
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SFHomeless.net – Creation Process• Converting
existing manuals into wiki
• Design a common use for main page
• IdentifyStakeholders
• Keep visitors returning for current info
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SFHomeless.net – Community Boxes
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SFHomeless.net - Categories
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Alliance Library System
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technologytrainingwheels.pbworks.com
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Learning 2.0http://plcmcl2-about.blogspot.com/
www.flickr.com/photos/hblowers/439319266/
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Wiki vs. Blogs
Wikis BlogsBasic template Customization options
Content intensive Short entries
Supportive of collaboration Styled to individual
Modular Entry limitations
Easy edits Etiquette restrictions
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Wikispaces
• Simplicity• Support• Private Label -
http://bit.ly/acO7tH
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Some Wikispaces features
• WYSIWYG editor
• Customization
• Easy wiki management
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Wikispaces' Techsoup Discount• One free year of Plus subscription• Sign up through Techsoup - http://
bit.ly/brpFdB
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Wiki Toolshttp://editthis.info/wiki/Wiki_hosting_comparison_guide & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_wiki_farms
Tool Price FeaturesWikispaces Free &
Paid optionsWYSIWYG & wikitext editor, subdomain on wikispaces.com or custom domain. Public and private wikis. Unlimited size. Blog import function/ integration with Blogger.com and Typepad. Themes and stylesheets can be customized. License options. Free customer support.
Wikia Free (has ads)
WYSIWYG & wikitext editor, subdomain on wikia.com. All public wikis. Unlimited size. Skin can be fully customized. Internal blogging feature & community forums. Creative commons license. Free customer support.
Wikidot Free & Paid options
Subdomain on wikidot & custom domains available. Public and private wikis. User can allow ads to be displayed on their wiki and get % of revenue. Customizable themes. Community forums. No limit on site size.
PBWorks Free & Paid options
WYSIWYG editor, Public and private wikis. Subdomain on .pbwiki.com subdomain. Focused on business, education & personal wikis. Free accounts limited to 2 GB., paid accounts have more storage,
Wetpaint Free & Paid options
WYSIWYG editing only, Public and private wikis. Customizable themes, Community forums, Creative Commons license
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SFHomeless.net – Main Page
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Choosing a Host for Public Wiki
• Ads or no ads, and if not what cost?
• Will host be around in 2 years, 5 years?
• Who is the wiki owner?
• Community management, user disputes
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Ongoing Maintenance• Bureaucrats, Administrators, Users• Page History• Security, Rollbacks, IP logs
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Development
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Some Advice for Wiki Newbies
• Start with small projects• Find a wiki evangelizer• Let people make mistakes• Give concrete tasks
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Training
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Resources
• Wikispaces tutorials • Wikia Help• Alliance Library System wiki• Animated Tutorial Sharing Project (ANTS) • Technology Training Wheels – Wiki module• WikiMatrix Forum
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Questions?
Submit your questions using the chat box.
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Continue the Discussion…
• Additional questions can be answered by posting in the Virtual Community Forum:– http://bit.ly/95mIpI
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Get the Most Out of TechSoup
• At TechSoup, you’ll find a range of technology services to help your nonprofit:
– Read helpful articles in our Learning Center– Request donated software, hardware, and
online services– Join our community forums to learn from
your colleagues– Browse upcoming events and conferences
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Upcoming Webinars
• Using Second Life to Collaborate and Connect – Thursday, May 13, 11 a.m. Pacific time
• Make it Easy to Give: Taking Online Donations – Thursday, May 20, 11a.m. Pacific time
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Kami Griffiths, [email protected], 415-633-9392