1. UNCHAIN PROJECT E-Collaboration training Susanna Sancassani, Nicoletta Trentinaglia 7th- 8th February 2011 Centro METID - Politecnico di Milano

2. Centro METID E-collaboration Training Draft Agenda in Aleppo University 7 th February 2011 Introduction: -presentation of the training - Web 2.0 approach Content Sharing Web 2.0 tools (Wiki, Google Applications) Wiki (Deki wiki), Unchain Wiki Google applications: Documents Lunch Break (h 12.00) Tools to create conceptual maps: C-map, Prezi Tools for Source Management and collaborative creation of common bibliography: Delicious Small group project work: 1st phase: first application of the above presented tools to a specific context/task Discussion/Q&A Conclusion

3. Centro METID 8th February 2011 Content sharing Web 2.0 tools: Deepening: Google Site, Survey Media Sharing Web 2.0 tools YouTube, Unchain Tube, Flickr Lunch Break Web conference: an example: Adobe Connect Small group project work: 2nd phase: completing the application of the whole list of tools presented during the 2 days training to a specific context/task Presentation made from participants of the results of the small group project Discussion/Q&A Conclusion

4. Centro METID Introduction Centro METID METID - Metodi E Tecnologie Innovative per la Didattica Set up in 1995, METID is born to foster the development and adoption of innovative tools and methodologies in university teaching. Today METID is the University Center dealing with design, development and delivery of e-learning services, both at national and international level, offering training on the issues of e-learning, e-collaboration, Web 2.0 http://www.metid.polimi.it

5. Centro METID Introduction Centro METID About 40 people operate at METID, with different roles (IT administration, editing, software development, visual design, tutoring, e- community animators, project management)

6. Centro METID Introduction Centro METID Project areas: Educational Lifelong learning Services: E-learning E-collaboration

7. Centro METID Which is the role of METID in international projects? Supporting e-collaboration activities How? Using Web 2.0 tools

8. Centro METID Role in Unchain Project: WP5 Leader Objective: to enhance e-cooperation in the Unchain Network How? Using Web 2.0 tools creating the EU – MEDA Virtual Environment: Wiki, Live Meetings, Mailing List, RSS Cmap … Partners involved: Task Group 5: Centro METID and MEDA Universities Centro METID in Unchain?

9. How are we going to achieve this objective? Through the following steps in WP5:  5.1 Enhancement of the IT infrastructure of the MEDA universities  5.2 Design and customization of the online tools  5.3 Technological/methodological training in e-cooperation for enhancing University (UE and MEDA) – Enterprise networking  5.4 Online activity management, creation of an University – Enterprise online knowledge sharing system Centro METID – WP5 activities

10. Centro METID Introduction, Web 2.0 Semantic Web The meaning of web contents is created most of all by users Web 2.0: the “participatory” Web second generation of web-based communities and hosted services which aim to facilitate creativity, collaboration, and sharing between users. The term gained currency following the first O'Reilly Media Web 2.0 conference in 2004 WikipediaWikipedia Some definitions… software programs that allow users to interact and share data with other users Social software online tools and platforms that people use to share opinions, insights, experiences, and perspectives with each other. Social media can take many different forms, including text, images, audio, and video Social media at technical level: associated to Ajax Language, that integrates Java and HTML for a rapid and media-rich interaction with the Web Some Key words…

11. … keywords …

12. Centro METID After 2000 dot com crash, during the following 3 or 4 years for business Internet seemed to be an empty promise…but later on… Web 2.0: a little history convergence = Web 2.0 diffusion of broadband interaction: growth of online forums, based on common interest web applications: Amazon, eBay, Google evolve successfully open source standards: adoption of OS standards supported by critical mass of people increasing interest in informal and non- formal learning

13. Centro METID Some definitions… Formal learning takes place in education and training institutions, leading to recognised diplomas and qualifications Memorandum on Lifelong Learning (European Commission, page 8) Non-formal learning takes place alongside the mainstream systems of education and training and does not typically lead to formalised certificates. lt can also be provided through organisations or services that have been set up to complement formal systems (such as arts, music and sports classes or private tutoring to prepare for examinations) Informal learning is a natural accompaniment to everyday life. Informal learning is not necessarily intentional learning, and so may well not be recognised even by individuals themselves as contributing to their knowledge and skills

14. Centro METID Web 1.0 vs Web 2.0 Web 1.0 User centered design in informal and non-formal learning Web 2.0 Community of Practice E-collaboration Content sharing Media sharing Static Website Informatics expert Content Management System Social Networking Social software Britannica On line WIKIpedia

15. Conclusion: web 2.0 is what we use (R) more in the web Source: http://www.alexa.com

16. Centro METID Web 2.0 TOOLS some examples

17. Centro METID Definition Wiki is a software that allows users to create, edit, and link web pages easily. Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites. Ward Cunningham, developer of the first wiki, WikiWikiWeb, originally described it as "the simplest online database that could possibly work".. Main features: Wiki enables documents to be written collaboratively, in a simple way, using a web browser most wikis keep a record of changes made to wiki pages, therefore authors can revert to an older version of the page (versioning) Content Sharing Web 2.0 tools: WIKI

18. Other features many wikis are open to the general public without requiring them to register user accounts. Sometimes logging in for a session is recommended users can create any number of index or table of contents pages, with hierarchical categorization or whatever form of organization they like. Wikis generally provide one or more ways to categorize or tag pages, to support the maintenance of such index pages. to create links to pages that do not yet exist, as a way to invite others to share what they know about a new subject Content Sharing : Wiki Comparison of wiki software: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_wiki_softwarehttp:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_wiki_softwarehttp:// http://www.wikimatrix.org

19. Centro METID Workshop: designing learning spaces with Web 2.0 tools 1 One of the most famous wiki worldwide? Wikipedia

20. Centro METID One of the most famous WIKI for Unchain partners? Unchain Virtual Environment! http://www.unchain-vu.net/ http://www.unchain-vu.net/

21. On line Community: personal profile in the Wiki …

22. Easy file sharing

23. Easy planning: sharing the calendar of project activities …

24. … and the to do list of each WP

25. Centro METID Wiki possible uses Repository Laboratory Organizer Books http://fondirigenti.wik.is/Modelli_d'uso

26. Centro METID Performing Galileo Wiki Project for high school students in collaboration with Piccolo Teatro of Milan. Students are required to give contributions on Brecht’s “The Life of Galileo” using Web 2.0 tools http://www.performingalileo.nethttp://www.performingalileo.net Using WIKI in different contexts Education & Training

27. Performing Teatro Scienza Theatre and schools

28. Susanna Sancassani myriam University: Wiki as a laboratory http://www.prog-el.metid.polimi.ithttp://www.prog-el.metid.polimi.it Using WIKI in different contexts

29. Centro METID Fondirigenti A brief and intensive blended e-learning path for managers http://fondirigenti.wik.is/ Using WIKI in different contexts Enterprise

30. Centro METID Google Applications is composed by several free, Web-based applications: word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, etc. offered by Google. It allows users to create, edit and upload documents collaborating online in real- time. http://docs.google.com/ http://docs.google.com/a/polimi.it/#allhttp://docs.google.com/ http://docs.google.com/a/polimi.it/#all Content Sharing : Google Applications

31. Centro METID Primary features Documents, spreadsheets, and presentations can be created within the application itself, imported through the web interface, or sent via email Documents can be saved to the user's computer in a variety of formats. By default, they are saved to Google's servers. Open documents are automatically saved to prevent data loss Documents can be tagged and archived for organizational purposes Documents can be shared, opened, and edited by multiple users at the same time Limitation: there is a limit on how much a user can store on his/her account 1 Content Sharing : Google Applications

32. Centro METID Official documents Blocknotes Content Sharing : Google Applications Database Calendar Calculator http://fondirigenti.wik.is/Documenti_di_Google%3a_modelli_d'uso

33. Centro METID Content Sharing : C-map

34. Centro METID Brainstorming: conceptual maps Group discussion: organization and negotiation Ideas navigator Cmap possible uses http://fondirigenti.wik.is/Modelli_d'uso

35. Centro METID Prezi

36. Centro METID Social bookmarking is a method to store, organize, search and manage bookmarks of web pages on the Internet by using key words (tags). Primary features users save links to web pages that they want to remember and/or share. These bookmarks are usually public, and can be saved privately, shared only with specified people or groups, shared only inside certain networks, or another combination of public and private domains informal tags to organize bookmarks bookmarks can be displayed chronologically, by category or tags, or via a search engine information about the number of users who bookmarked the same link extra features such as ratings and comments on bookmarks, import / export bookmarks from / to browsers, emailing of bookmarks, web annotation… Tools for collaborative creation of common bibliography: Social Bookmarking

37. Centro METID Tags and folksonomy Tag keyword used to organize bookmarks Tag clouds are frequently used to visualize the most used tags of a folksonomy Folksonomy, social classification, social indexing practice of collaboratively creating and managing tags to index and annotate and categorize content. Metadata generated not only by experts, but also by creators and consumers of the content. Folksonomy is a key concept of Web 2.0 Social bookmarking: some key words

38. Centro METID Advantages 1.All tag-based classification of Internet resources (such as web sites) is done by human beings, who understand the content of the resource semantically classified tags, which are hard to find with contemporary search engines resources that are of more use are bookmarked by more users  a system will "rank" a resource based on its perceived utility Disadvantages 1.No standard set of keywords 2.No standard for the structure of tags (e.g. singular vs. plural, capitalization, etc.) 3.Mistagging due to spelling errors, tags with more than one meaning, unclear tags… 4.No possibility to define hierarchical relationships between tags Social bookmarking

39. Centro METID Tools for collaborative creation of common bibliography, Social Bookmarking: Del.icio.us http://delicious.com/EIEC

40. Centro METID Delicious - features URL: http://del.icio.us/ Primary Features: - Created in 2003 - First social bookmarking application - The Most used instrument - In 2005, bought by Yahoo! Del.icio.us Guide for Educators - [http://pedersondesigns.com/2006/11/24/delicious-guide-for-educators- part-1-tools-tagging/] Other features: - Tags can be stored in folders Public or private bookmarks - it is possible to share bookmarks - Bundle tags: to group together several tags - Tag rolls: to show my own tags on my own blog/website -Links for you: to suggest links to other people from your network

41. Centro METID Production of expert and teacher-authored list of resources Recommendation of relevant resources to specific users Production of collaborative, users and student-authored list of resources Value added of social bookmarking for e-collaboration and learning: Social bookmarking tools allow (and encourage) shared responsibility for development of contents. Colleagues can cross institutional boundaries to collaborate on projects and research Some models of use of social bookmarking for e-collaboration and learning

42. Centro METID Google Applications is composed by several free, Web-based applications: not only word processor, spreadsheet,presentation, but also Site and Survey …. http://docs.google.com/ http://docs.google.com/a/polimi.it/#allhttp://docs.google.com/ http://docs.google.com/a/polimi.it/#all Google Applications: Site, Survey …

43. Centro METID http://www.youtube.com Youtube Videosharing

44. YouTube in Unchain: the Unchain Tube http://www.unchain-vu.net/16_-_Videos

45. YouTube, some more examples eLene Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3F7Q7Ds0Bo

46. YouTube, some more examples eLene Tube http://www.elene-centre.net/vlog.htm

47. YouTube, some more examples IOL http://www.youtube.com/user/SusannaSancassani#p/u http://www.youtube.com/user/SusannaSancassani#p/u

48. YouTube, some more examples Students (IOL) http://www.youtube.com/embed/yekE7kJNoBw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg0VsS4To84 http://www.youtube.com/polimi

49. YouTube, some more examples Teacher Tube http://www.teachertube.com

50. Communication of contents produced by others Youtube Videosharing

51. Laboratory lesson <Laboratory lesson Youtube Videosharing

52. Collaborative exercice Youtube Videosharing

53. Comment/Review <Comment/Review Youtube Videosharing

54. Centro METID http://www.flickr.com Flickr Photosharing

55. Centro METID Web conference Adobe Connect

56. Centro METID Unchain: Live Meetings with Adobe Connect