1. Nicole C. Engard nengard@gmail.com Wikis Collaborate, Connect & Contribute

2. Outline What is a wiki? Why use a wiki? When to use a wiki? Who’s using wikis? Where to find wikis? Creating our own wiki with WetPaint

3. What is a Wiki? A wiki is an editable website that does not require users to know HTML. Most have a system to record changes so that at any time, a page can be reverted to any of its previous states. Many wikis even offer the option of password protecting the contents or requiring registration to be able to edit.

4. Why use a wiki? Easy to learn – no HTML required Easy way to share knowledge Easy way to collaborate across borders Ability to revert back to old versions Ability to track who’s done what & where Fostering collaboration among friends and/or colleagues

5. When to use a wiki? Great places for brainstorming Use to draft policies A way to share the secretary responsibilities in a meeting Use to gather collective knowledge from colleagues, peers and/or patrons

6. Who’s using wikis? Businesses, organizations, schools, etc. etc. Libraries: http://libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Wikis http://libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Wikis Encyclopedias: Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org)www.wikipedia.org Encyclopaedia Britannica (www.britannica.com)www.britannica.com

7. Where to find a wiki? Many free and affordable tools to choose from Wiki Matrix: www.wikimatrix.orgwww.wikimatrix.org Demo wiki software: www.opensourcecms.comwww.opensourcecms.com List of wiki software: http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?WikiEngines http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?WikiEngines Start with a freely hosted wiki package to learn the ropes

8. Wiki Options Remotely Hosted Stored on someone else’s server May have a cost associated with it Limited control Easy to learn Locally HostedTechnical skills requiredYour own web server required (will cost money)Complete controlMore of a learning curve

9. Let’s Play Go to www.wetpaint.com and sign up for your very own wikiwww.wetpaint.com

10. Name your Wiki Visit www.wetpaint.comwww.wetpaint.com Name your site & choose a URL Click GO!

11. Describe your Wiki Describe your site Choose a category Decide who can view your site

12. Who can edit your Wiki? Decide who can edit your site

13. Pick a Wiki Theme Decide what you want your wiki to look like

14. Customize your Wiki Confirm your wiki name Upload a logo for your site

15. Create a WetPaint Account

16. Invite Wiki Editors

17. Confirmation Email Check your email for your confirmation Make sure you save this email

18. Let’s Play More Let’s work on the wiki together to see how easy it is!! infolink2009.wetpaint.com

19. Presented for InfoLink Thank You Nicole C. Engard nengard@gmail.comnengard@gmail.com Slides: http://web2learning.net > Publications & Presentationshttp://web2learning.net