Etherpads
Wikis
Etherpads
Etherpad lite allows you to edit documents collaboratively in real-time with your students, colleagues or peers. It functions as a rich text editor within your web-browser that can be used without the installation of any additional software.
Any Faculty or Staff member at Brock University can create new Etherpads (or pads). Additionally anyone who is given the location of the pad and the password (if enabled) can access and edit the document without the need for a Brock University Campus ID login.
Etherpads are simple and effective way to collaborate on documents.
To create a new pad:
- Navigate to https://kumu.brocku.ca/request and login with your CampusID.
- Choose “Request an Etherpad”
- Enter the name you’d like to give your new pad as well as an optional password for extra security
- Click “Create Pad”
- Click on the prepared link to start using your new pad.
To modify the setting on an existing pad:
- Navigate to https://kumu.brocku.ca/request and login with your CampusID.
- Choose “Access existing pads you created” at the bottom of the page under “Etherpad Options”
- Double click a cell in the “Pad Name” or “Password” columns to edit it. Enter saves your changes.
Add Etherpads to Brightspace
Instructors can add Etherpads to any Brightspace site. See the ‘Etherpads’ section of Brightspace Integrations for steps.
Example Video
Example of multiple users collaboratively editing one document. Each colour denotes a different user. Note that multiple users are able to modify the document at the same time.
Wikis
A wiki is a collaborative website which can be directly edited by anyone with access to it.
Brock University’s wiki server located at kumu.brocku.ca.
Request a Wiki
If you would like to request an academic Wiki please go to the Wiki request site at https://kumu.brocku.ca/request/
Help With Brock Wikis
If you have questions or need help with a Brock Wiki please contact edtech@brocku.ca.