Wiki Lab

This week my classwork focused on using wikis in education. I created two personal wikis using wikispaces and pbworks. I also created a wiki for my children's school, as there was not one already in place.

I had previously created a wiki last Spring when I took CEP 810. I had designed this wiki to serve as an online site for collaboration.

For my CEP 811 Wikis lab, I did much more experimenting with wikis. I created multiple pages, embedded links, uploaded files, and invited others to collaborate to my created wikis.

First, I created a new wiki, using wikispaces.

I created this wiki to represent myself and the work I am doing in CEP 811. I embedded a link to an Instructional Design lesson plan that I had previously published to the Internet. I also embedded a video. The various pages of this wiki have links that move a user throughout the pages. It is definitely a "work in progress."

After playing around and getting familiar with wikispaces, I visited pbworks.com and created a wiki at that site. I found pbworks to be more user friendly. I explored the various content types that you can include and use.

I edited the content in my sidebar to include two important links for the MATC program. I also changed the color themes, and added a logo.

I embedded the Google calendar for our CEP 811 class.

I added a Skype contact feature and a Google Translator gadget.

I also uploaded a file to the wiki that pertains to the MATC Portfolio requirement for my Graduate program. 

To complete the Wikis Lab, I looked for my children's school wiki. There was not one created yet, so I created one and added one notable fact- the school hours. I also invited other parents and my Professor to contribute/view/visit the wiki. 

After completing this lab, I am much more familiar with wikis and how they work. I really like that anyone can edit the wiki. It is a great source for online collaboration.