How to Use a Wiki for Beginners

I’m a late adopter when it comes to new technology.

But something I like about my job is that it encourages me to use new technology when it feels right for me. I’ve slowly become accustom to different Learning Management Systems and how to manage online courses.

The most recent thing I learned was how to use a Wiki.

I’ve been taking a faculty development course this week called Engaging the Online Learner, and the focus is on participating in course discussions and group Wikis.

It’s short, sweet, and effective, like most of the faculty courses I’ve taken over the years (I highly recommend looking into faculty development for those of you that haven’t already).

I’m not sure why I’m always so hesitant to deal with new technology, but when it’s considered ‘homework’ for me, it’s not an issue.

Our instructor recommended a video that really broke it down in a way that made sense: Wikis in Plain English.

Essentially, Wikis are like a Google Doc, a collaborative document that you can add to and edit with various other people. So simple, right?

You really do learn something new every day.