Description of how to use two web tools - Ning web site and Wet Paint wiki - for the innovating innovation collaborative project.

1. Innovating Innovation Web Tools Paul Schumann June 11, 2009

2. Tools Software Networking platform (Ning) Wiki platform (WetPaint) Audio/video conferencing (Skype) Web conferencing Social network updating (Ping) Microblogging (Twitter/Twibe) Internet radio (TalkShoe)? Video channel (YouTube)? Google docs? Instant messaging? Hardware Broadband Headset Web cam

3. Functions Private Public Ning WetPaint Skype Web conferencing Microblogging Others’ work, Our finished or draft work, Chat Questions, discussions, document creation Discussions Invited audio conferences Public audio conferences Work sessions Invited seminars Open seminars PR and Marketing

4. Ning Platform Graphic interface Template driven Customization Little or no programming required Hosted with ads (free) Option to host yourself or with no ads (cost) Privacy options Support Networking 1,000,000+ networks Features Text RSS feeds Blog Videos Audio Pictures/Graphics Forum Chat room Events Groups Members’ pages Ability to embed Ability to upload attachments Widgets/gadgets http://innovatinginnovation.ning.com

5. Guidelines Make your page rich (with photo) Stay with the Ning normal formatting Give attribution and link for every article Try not to publish an entire article from someone else (abstract and link) Use SlideShare to embed presentations Update social networks

6. WetPaint Wiki Platform Template driven Customization Little or no programming required Hosted with ads (free) Option to host yourself or with no ads (cost) Privacy options Support http://innovatinginnovation.wetpaint.com Features Hierarchical hyperlinked text Simple text editing Simple formatting Pages can contain links (internal & external), pictures/graphics, videos, tables, widgets Page revision history Threads with discussion Watch page (option) Keyword tags Add attachments

7. Guidelines Put whatever you want in your profile page Use WetPaint normal formatting Don’t erase something someone else has done unless we’re in the document preparation mode Sign each entry with first name (and last name initial if required) Use line spaces and *** between entries Stay disciplined and on topic. Create a new topic or question, or open a new thread instead.

8. Let’s Get Started Try it. You’ll like it. If you don’t, we’ll change it. Don’t be afraid of making a mistake. These are easy to correct or change. Experiment. Play with the tools. Go to their help sections, or contact me for help 512.632.6586 paul.schumann (Skype) paul.schumann (Windows Live Messenger)