Google Docs and Wikis March 6, 2012 Effective Use of Technology Sub-Committee (LTO – DMP – Library) #RUweb20

Objectives Google Docs: Understand Google tools (Google Education, Privacy) Use Google Docs in the Classroom (Janice Fung, Professional Communication) Practice using a shared document Wikis: Understand what is a wiki Use Wikis in the classroom (Examples) Practice using the wiki page

Google A simple search engine in Google began developing new areas of the site, expanding Google’s capabilities way beyond just searching the Internet, 2001

Google Tools: / /

Google Docs: With Google Docs, users can create, edit, and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. You can import Microsoft Office files and edit them within Google Docs, or you can create a file within Google Docs and export it as a Microsoft Office compatible file.

Google Privacy Policy: “The main change in the updated privacy policy is for users signed into Google Accounts,” “Individuals don’t need to sign in to use many of our services including Search, Maps, and YouTube. If a user is signed in, she can still edit or turn off her search history, switch Gmail chat to off the record, control the way Google tailors ads to her interests using our Ads Preferences Manager, use Incognito mode on Chrome, or use any of the other privacy tools we offer.” Pablo Chavez, director of public policy for Google Read More:

Google at Ryerson: Google Apps for Education

Synchronous collaboration on a single document - The system handles conflicting changes well. A history of revisions is kept for all documents Each spreadsheet and presentation has a built in chat room for collaborators Upload and export most word processing and spreadsheet file types. Google Docs:

Design Surveys Accessibility features Peer Editing Google Docs: Examples

Using Google Docs in the Classroom

Go to lto.blog.ryerson.calto.blog.ryerson.ca Google Docs: Let’s start

Google Docs: Create Online Document Click on “Create New” and select “Document”

Google Docs: Create Online Document A small screen “Rename Document” will pop-up write a name and press “OK”

Google Docs: Sharing the Document Click on the “Share” link

Google Docs: Sharing the Document In the small screen “Sharing Settings” click on “Change” link

Copy the highlighted link by pressing “Ctrl V”, then press “Done”. Use this link to send to other so they could edit the same document

Google Docs: Sharing the Document You can edit a shared document, add comments, and setup notifications

Google Docs: Sharing the Document You can also view revisions (who did what)

What Is Wiki? Collaborative Website Open editing Hawaiian word “fast” (Ficek, 2009)

Why Wiki ? Ease of use access Encourage participation Individual accountability Organize & share group work Facilitate group interaction Manage groups Encourage sense of common purpose Post course information Publish student work (permission) (Ficek, 2009; Orlando, 2011)

Wiki at Ryerson: Confluence

Wikispaces

Other Wiki Platforms Wikispaces

Types and Examples of Wiki Projects Knowledge Construction Resource bank, Wikipedia, Educational WikisWikipediaEducational Wikis Timeline, The Development of Medicine Through TimeThe Development of Medicine Through Time Critical Thinking Case Studies, Dr. Don’s Intelligent KineticsDr. Don’s Intelligent Kinetics Online Debates, Conservapedia Debate TopicsConservapedia Debate Topics Contextual Application Virtual Science Lab, A virtual engineering/science lab. courseA virtual engineering/science lab. course Digital Field Trips Event Planning, A conference wiki, Call for papersA conference wikiCall for papers (Ficek, 2009, Hanna, 2012)

Wikis: Create a shared website We will use wikispaces as an example. BenefitsDrawbacks Wikis maintain a history of all revisions to each page, including who made what changes. Most wikis also provide a discussion forum for each page, though this is not always a threaded discussion. Most wikis allow different permissions for different users. Adding images and files is as easy as adding attachments to an . Users can overwrite each others' changes if they are editing the same page at the same time. Wikis are best for asynchronous collaboration, not synchronous collaboration. Though a history of revisions is available, archives of old content are not easily accessible by category or searching.

Wikis: Design effective Wiki Projects Don’t Assume They Know!!!

Wikis: Structuring Your Wiki Project Home Page Page - Group 1Page- Group 2 Group 2 Home Page Roles & Responsibilities Schedule and Timeline Evaluation Rubric Go to webto.wikispaces.com/webto.wikispaces.com/

Wikis: Start editing a shared wiki You can edit the home page by clicking “Edit” Go to webto.wikispaces.com/webto.wikispaces.com/

Wikis: Create a shared website and add more pages by clicking “+ Pages and Files” on the left navigation bar.

References References: Ficek, R. (2009). Designing an effective collaborative wiki project. Magna Publications Inc. Orlando, J. (2011). Three ways to increase student collaboration. [Blog message]. Retrieved from Faculty Focus. Tharp, TL 2010, '"Wiki, Wiki, Wiki--WHAT?" Assessing Online Collaborative Writing', English Journal, vol. 99, no. 5, p. 40.

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