Following the tutorial on RSS feeds I found this one surprisingly easy to understand and what a good idea. I think wikis could definitely be used in a library setting and to great effect. It would be particularly good for Job Instruction Guides, where staff who share a specific task could get together and come up with the most efffective procedure. Coordinating events is another area where a wiki could be a real Godsend. Previously I had absolutely no idea where the term "wikipedia" came from (hadn't even thought about it) - now I do! Having a bit of trouble signing up for wiki wetpaint - maybe my computer's too tired or perhaps I am. Will try again a bit later.
On a more depressing note, I have just opened my Gmail Reader account and can't seem to find the five web sites I subscribed to earlier! Perhaps they're hiding? Hells Bells - back to the drawing board....
I have spent the best part of an hour on this module - am I doing something wrong. Watching all those funny American teaching videos takes a bit of time. also opening all my pages with all of my names and passwords. Glad to see someone else as far behind as I am! Think the Wikis have a definite place in the library - at the very least amongst staff. T
ReplyDeleteI think using wikis for jigs is a great idea! It would certainly reduce confusion and help introduce new staff to procedures.
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be a general consensus that wikis would be great for Job Instruction Guides and procedures. Maybe that should be our next project after the Web 2.0 training is completed ...
ReplyDeleteI had trouble with wiki wetpaint also, but got there in the end, I think!
ReplyDeleteDitto, Troy and A and Teena. Staff procedures tend to change on a regular basis - an excellent excuse to use wikis!
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