DMP

Wiki

Wiki (pronounced wee-kee) is a document collaboration tool. It allows multiple editors to work on a document in a web-based environment. All the collaborators need are a web browser and Internet connection - no other local applications. A wiki can be password protected for viewing and or editing, or open to public. An example of a public wiki is Wikipedia. Most wikis have tracking/recent changes function. It lists the latest updates to the document, when the changes are made, and by whom. In most cases, it is possible to revert to previous version.

Ryerson has Confluence installed mostly for administration projects, but may be available for use in courses. Depending on how you envision using Wiki in your course, the DMP will help you decide the best available wiki system that meets your needs.

Please contact us if you want to be part of the pilot and for suggestions/comments/questions.

What can you use Wiki for?

• Collaborative work on documents, knowledge base, work flow, etc.
• Share content
• Syndicating/Aggregating web resources

RESOURCES

Teaching and Learning Articles

• Wikis and Podcasts and Blogs! Oh, My! What is a Faculty Member Supposed to Do? (McGee & Diaz, 2007)
• Wiki-based Collaborative Learning (Umar, 2007)