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Implement the use of the software “Media wikis” throughout the University Network, since this software allows to organize the information (such as the study programs, subjects, careers, curricular contents, etc.) by folders or themes. In addition, this tool promotes the formation of networks through the identification of key words and links contents that are related.
This software would be used by both students and teachers, in the case of students, they could be invited to participate by creating pages of quality content about their study topics, on the other hand, teachers could use them to evaluate the development of those entries by their students, and as a means to store and consult information.
Rationale
This initiative is considered relevant because it encourages collaborative and open learning, given that currently in the University, in the educational practice, collaboration tools are used that only allow access if you have an account, password or permission.
Implementation
The technology should be supported by the Technology Coordination’s, both from the Central Administration and at each University Center.
It is pertinent that there is an evaluation committee of the contents that will be uploaded and stored in Media Wiki.
Challenges
• Have a support team trained to install and maintain this software.
• Train teachers in the use of the Media Wiki so that they make known and encourage students to adopt this open technology as a tool to improve their teaching-learning process, either by consulting the resources and in the best of the cases, in the creation of contents.
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Brian Lamb
Interesting idea! I have actually started three or four institutional wikis at two different universities. They had varying degrees of success. One thing I learned from the most successful implementation (http://wiki.ubc.ca/) was that it was successful because we limited editing access to people with a university ID. (Though anybody could read or copy the content with an open license.)
I would also add that without a significant number of academic groups that are ready to use the wiki as soon as it launches, it is unlikely that the platform will see much use. People need to see others using it well before they are willing to take the “risk” themselves.
That said, I would love to see a thriving wiki at UdG, and if there was interest here, I could introduce the university to many people who done it well. (People who did it better than me!)