On-line Collaboration the Wiki Way

Held September 2006

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Collaborators are often separated by time and distance. Trying to capture, collect, edit, and publish discussion notes or documents from a dispersed work group can be challenging. This is especially true if the contents are evolving over time. Online collaboration with wiki tools can greatly facilitate these efforts. Think of a wiki as documents in a simple, accessible word processor on a website. Groups can collaborate on the content using only a standard web browser. Viewing and editing can be controlled with passwords. Changes can be tracked and revisions can be rolled back. Session participants will get hands-on experience editing and creating wiki pages while discussing management and use of a wiki site.

Authors

Bill Pabst, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, University of Missouri; Ray Kimsey, Extension Technology Services Senior Applications Strategist, North Carolina State University; and Roger Terry, Director Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources Communications & Information Technology, University of Nebraska; all part of the CYFERnet Technology Team.

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Intended Audience:

CYFAR Project, Extension, or 4-H staff or volunteers who are interested in learning how a Wiki can help manage collaborative efforts

Live training is limited to 25 people.

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Resources

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System Requirements

Operating System Windows 2000 or XP
System RAM P350+MHz, 128+MB Memory
Monitor 800x600 resolution, 16-bit+ high color
Sound Hardware Sound card, speakers, microphone, or headset with microphone. Microphone not required for asynchronous sessions.
Network Connection 28.8 Kbps or faster connection
Web Browser Internet Explorer (IE) 5.01+, Firefox 1.0+
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Highly Recommended

  1. Computer headset with microphone. Sets cost about $15. Without the headsets you can listen to others and use text messaging but you will not be able to participate verbally.
  2. High speed Internet connection. Because this training is using the technologies of Centra and Web Safari your learning experience will be greater if you have a high speed connection.

**NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MACS**


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