Transcript I found my place at MLC

Get the message through wikis
Jane Viner, Director of MLC Libraries
Methodist Ladies’ College
Be the expert promote yourself with skill development: a conference for
all library staff
SLAV October 22nd 2012
Wikis are a web-based tool ideal to use as your library
website to distribute resources publicly or privately within
the library.
This presentation will explore their ease of use and the
versatility that makes them popular with library teams.
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Introduction to wikis
Why a wiki?
Benefits of wikis
Wiki development
Timeline of Web 2.0
Development over time
Types of wikis
Curriculum wikis
Resources wikis
Co curricular wikis
Team wikis
Think Pair Share activity
Wikis – 3 things to remember
References
Why a wiki?
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Easy to learn
Simple layout
Quick and easy navigation of the information
Interactive
Easy to update
Small to large numbers of authors
Small to large audience
Specific use
Can be timely – short or long term
Benefits of wikis
• Professional development – for staff and students
• Learning outcomes – student learning enhanced
• Communication – simple way to have information
in a “one stop” shop
• Impact of technology – Horizon report
• Technology – future directions, Web 3.0…
Wiki development
• Purpose and content
• Audience
- Student
- Staff
- Combination
• Focus
- Curriculum
- Co-curricula
- Other
Timeline of Web 2.0
2008
• Initial professional development and blogs
developed followed by wikis
2009
• Wikis developed by range of team members
including Librarian, teacher librarian, library
technicians and AV technicians
2010 - 2012
• Wikis expansion
• Curriculum and Co curricular
• Team wiki for admin, meetings,
communication
• Resources wikis
Development over time
Types of wikis
• Curriculum
• Resources
• Co-curricular
• Team
Curriculum Wikis
Year 9 iLibrary
• Year 9 students
• 8 week course per term
• Teacher librarian team leader
• Teacher librarians plan and teach course
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Extended Essay
• Year 11 IB students undertaking EE
• IBO course and subject information
• Library workshops
• Links to resources and libraries
Resources wikis
• MLC Libraries resources
- Front page
• Junior School Library resources
- Teacher resources – Year 3 – Healthy
living - eBooks
Co-curricular wikis
• Junior School Book bugs
• Craft
Team wikis
Meeting dates
Meeting agendas
Meeting minutes
Staff learning reports
Professional reading
TL curriculum liaison
Lit Club, NYR
Photos
Director’s thoughts
College themes
Think, Pair, Share activity
Planning to create a wiki for your learning environment
•What is the purpose of the wiki?
•Who is the audience for your wiki?
•What is the name of your wiki?
•What headings would you use for your content?
•How will you promote this wiki to your audience?
•How will you find out if the wiki is effective?
Wikis – 3 things to remember
• Audience - When developing a blog or wiki,
establishing the purpose and audience is
essential
• Excitement and inspiration - Staff have been both
excited, inspired and challenged by Web 2.0
technologies
• Empowerment - A constantly evolving
technological environment provides staff learning
opportunities and improved learning outcomes for
all
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