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Collaborate with Wikis May 5, 2010

Audio is only available by calling this number:Conference Call: 866-740-1260; Access Code: 6339392

Sponsored by

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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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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

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

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Collaborate with WikisSponsored by

Presenters: David Bell, Beth Duttlinger, Sarah Cove

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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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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

What is a wiki?

A webpage with an edit button.

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

What is a wiki?

A webpage with an edit button.

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

Widgets, widgets, widgets!

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

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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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

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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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

SFHomeless.net - Categories

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

Alliance Library System

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

technologytrainingwheels.pbworks.com

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Learning 2.0http://plcmcl2-about.blogspot.com/

www.flickr.com/photos/hblowers/439319266/

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

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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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

Some Wikispaces features

• WYSIWYG editor

• Customization

• Easy wiki management

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

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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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

SFHomeless.net – Main Page

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

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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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

Development

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

Some Advice for Wiki Newbies

• Start with small projects• Find a wiki evangelizer• Let people make mistakes• Give concrete tasks

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

Training

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

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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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

Continue the Discussion…

• Additional questions can be answered by posting in the Virtual Community Forum:– http://bit.ly/95mIpI

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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

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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Collaborate with WikisConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

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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Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor!

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Kami Griffiths, [email protected], 415-633-9392