Yes, I think it would be very helpful to have very simple guidelines for collaboration. I have been finding it hard to find my way around in wikieducator almost because there is too much information...I also wish that you would spell out things that are symbolized by letters at least in the first mention in each e-mail. I need words not letters for understanding. Joyce
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Alison, Randy
The implementation of RTE will also impact on our training and support initiatives. We're in the final stages of polishing a set of revised RTE help tutorials to be used for WikiEducators who prefer WYSIWYG editing.
I agree -- we must continue to find creative ways to help and support educators to collaborate. The implementation of RTE removes a barrier to participation. I think this is also going to save considerable teaching time in our training efforts. The time we save in teaching standard wiki syntax can now be reinvested into helping WikiEducators become more collaborative.
The wiki model is a new approach for the vast majority of our new users. For example:
- 61.5% of new users indicate that WikiEducator is their first wiki account -- i.e. they have not created a wiki account on any other wiki
- 65.7% of new users rate their wiki skills and competence to edit a wiki as "Beginner" (which which corresponds with the figure above.)
To be fair, learning to collaborate in a wiki can be daunting for a newbie. Apart from learning how to edit, you need to know how to find collaborating partners, what tools / or wiki features support collaboration, what are the protocols and ethics around wiki collaboration etc. Would it make sense for us to develop a tutorial(s) on how to collaborate in WikiEducator? Would newbies find this useful?
In this regard, I've just posted an email to our team of Learning4Content facilitators (as well as a copy of my message in the wiki). See: http://wikieducator.org/Wikieducator_rich_text_editor_tutorials/Planning_for_restructuring/reconfiguring_the_L4C_curriculum#Wayne.27s_note_to_L4C_facilitors_.288_Feb_2010.29 .
Be keen to hear your thoughts.
Cheers
Wayne
On 8 February 2010 14:25, Alison Snieckus <alison.sniec...@gmail.com> wrote:
Congrats to Jim on the effective move. Well done. RTE is a powerful and wonderful addition. And glad to know that some formerly hard edges have a smoother finish.
Randy, I agree that small groups working together is something that we should work on. I'm going to be looking for opportunities to join in on on-going projects. I think this is one way we can start to be more collaborative.
Alison
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On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Randy Fisher <wikira...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi All,
Savithri - you're right indeed.
We've removed a barrier to entry.
What would be a great next step, is to get individuals to cluster into small groups, to support each other in the development of their respective OERs.
- Randy
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