How to Set Up and Use A Wiki

How to Set Up and Use A Wiki J. Carley, MSN, MA, RN, CNE October, 2008

Why Use a Wiki? • • Problem #1: Compiling and presenting information regarding clinical sites, policies, etc. Solution #1: Despite the weird name, a ‘wiki’ is an easy way to post information. As well, it is not a “read only” enterprise—it is ‘web 2. 0, ’ meaning that every ‘invited’ member can interact and add to the content. Additionally, the wiki is not tied to the USN IT department– it is on the internet. • Problem #2: When students are separated in many clinical areas, continuity and communication might be impaired. Solution #2: Students may chronicle their experiences, share them with the group, and comment on the work of their peers. They can add or save documents on the wiki. • • Problem #3: Expense Solution #3: It is free • • Problem #4: “I don’t know how to use a wiki. ” Solution #4: It’s easy to learn, very simple to use. •

Examples of Other Uses of a WIKI LINK: http: //614 comm 2. pbwiki. com/Front. Page Ciesielka, D. (2008). Using a wiki to meet graduate nursing education competencies In collaboration and community health. Journal of Nursing Education, 47(10).

How to Set Up a Wiki Page • There are many different providers who facilitate or market wiki’s. One very educationfriendly company is known as PBWIKI. • To set up a PBWiki account go to: • http: //pbwiki. com/

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