connec+ipedia is getting attention
June 25, 2008 02:30 PM
Are you connected in connec+ipedia?
Many people have already registered and are sharing information about people, places and things. You can learn more about connec+ipedia on the website or even follow on Twitter!
Last night was the June event for Net Tuesday here in Portland where the group focused on presentations from Squarepeg and connec+ipedia. It was a big turn out and great conversations and questions. Some of the questions we are hearing most about connec+ipedia include:
- What is the difference between our staff using connec+ipedia and using our own wiki? If you are looking for a place for your staff to collaborate on projects, planning, and conversations or keep information internal, then connec+ipedia won't be the place for that. If you are working on research or a specific program area, whether you are in the initial phase of learning or have collected much of your research and are putting it together, connec+ipedia is a great place to store, share, and collaborate around the topic.
- What if my organization's focus area is not already identified as a topic area? Add it! Anyone can read and search the site, but registered users (it is free, but requires accepting the terms of use to be nice!) can read, search, edit and contribute. You can create a new topic area that more properly fits the information your organization has. I wouldn't be surprised, though, if you weren't the only group who would use that new section!
- I don't know what I could contribute. I bet you do! One way is to track the requests from visitors who don't find what they need in connec+ipedia now, and ask for help in tracking down the information. Maybe you already know where to find it and can add links! Check it out!... In addition, the first step for many users after registering for their password is to add their own organization and the corresponding details. When you add an organization in connec+ipedia, you are able to connect it with applicable geographies and topic areas. This means your organization will show up automatically when someone is looking at a topic area you are involved with (and have indicated on the organization's card). Give it a try!
What questions have you come across as you investigate connec+ipedia? If you haven't started yet, you can
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