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- 1. Wikis Nassau Library SystemCara Catalano
- 2. Cara CatalanoLibrary Media Specialist, Turtle Hook Middle SchoolPublic Librarian, Bethpage Public LibraryBachelor’s Degree in History from Molloy CollegeMaster’s Degree in Library Science from CW PostWorking on Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from NYIThttp://thmstechnologyspace.wikispaces.com/Wiki+101
- 4. What is Web 2.0?Read Write WebDefinition as stated by Tim O’Reilly:“Web 1.0 was about connecting computers and making technology more efficient for computers. Web 2.0 is about connecting people and making technology more efficient for people.”Web 2.0 tools encourage a free exchange of information and ideas
- 5. Web 1.0 vs Web 2.0Web 2.0Web 1.0Web-basedApplication-basedCollaborativeIsolatedOnlineOfflineFreeLicensed or purchasedMultiple CollaboratorsSingle CreatorOpen SourceProprietary codeShared ContentCopyrighted Content
- 6. Characteristics of Web 2.0Web-based applications can be accessed from anywhereData can be shared readilyStudents and educators can access and use tools on their ownSocial tools encourage people to create, collaborate, edit, categorize, exchange, and promote informationUsing Web 2.0 tools in the K-12 Classroom by Beverley E. Crane
- 7. Wikis“Imagine a world in which every single person on the planet is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge. That’s what we’re doing.” (Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia)Wiki is the Hawaiian word for Quick
- 8. Wikis in Plain English
- 9. Wiki’sAre free, easy to use, collaborative websites and can be accessed anywhere that has an internet connection.A wiki allows users to add content with out knowing HTML codeA wiki can be used for communication, to create a collaborative environment- Collaboration is the exchange of information within a group
- 10. WikipediaAs of December 2005 there were 865,000 entriesWith Wikipedia, users can: add, fix, erase, create new entriesChecked by editors for mistakesExample University at Buffalo Professor created errors on 13 different posts and they were all corrected within a few hours.(Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts by Will Richardson)
- 11. How can a wiki be used?Alternative to a traditional pathfinderStaff pageOnline publication/newsletterDigital portfolioStore files and ideasTeamwork and collaborative papersGroup websiteBook ReviewsLibrary comments
- 12. Benefits of using a wikiPromotes collaboration and communicationProvides opportunities to read and writeMotivates participates to create
- 13. Wiki vs Traditional Website
- 16. Wikispaces1. Open up www.wikispaces.com2. Create a username and password and log in.3. On the left side of the screen find the word Actions. Click on the link entitled Make a New Space.4. Give your space a name which will be the URL to your new site.5. Determine who can view and collaborate.6. Click create. You can now edit.