Wiki+session+with+Ewen

Wiki training session Info centre, Nairobi 10 Jul 2012

Attending: Jane, Enoch, Tezira, Angela, Paul, Ewen (facilitator)

Introduction Q&A What is a wiki?

What are wikis used for? Online collaboration

Simple rules Best for solving a problem evident in a group They need to replace an existing work process and not add on to work. Wikis will likely grow slowly Don't make them all things to all people

Experiences with Wiki Can save time by allowing direct note taking and group collaboration User interface in wikispaces feel a bit restrictive (difficult to make webpage interesting) compared to Google sites At ILRI the process of getting permissions and not access to technical rights is restrictive to some On wikispaces, questions about creating wiki or page especially for new users