Pad (Wordhole)
This is an entry for 'Pad' for the Wordhole Glossary.
Definition
- Shortening of '(an) EtherPad', an open source online editor providing real-time collaborative editing (From etherpad.org).
- A thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something, or to absorb liquid. (From Oxford Languages)
- The fleshy underpart of an animal's foot or of a human finger. (From Oxford Languages)
- Fill or cover (something) with soft material in order to protect it or its contents, make it more comfortable, or give it a particular shape. (From Oxford Languages)
- Lengthen a speech, piece of writing, etc. with unnecessary material. (From Oxford Languages)
Application (as used by us)
We often use EtherPads for collaborative work, note taking and documenting purposes. With 'a pad', we refer to any one pad. Never is 'pad' used in reference to the software EtherPad itself.
Application (other contexts)
The word 'pad' has seen multifunctional use, both as a verb and a noun, for centuries. The reference to 'EtherPad' is only more recent, with the software being launched in 2008.
In context
- 'Do we have a Pad of the Day?'
- 'Don't pad out your answer to make it seem impressive' (From Oxford Languages)
Images and links
- EtherPad website: https://etherpad.org/
- Main wiki entry on EtherPad: https://pzwiki.wdka.nl/mediadesign/Etherpad
- Wiki entry on the EtherPatches project: https://pzwiki.wdka.nl/mediadesign/EtherPatches
Pad of the Day
This is an entry for 'Pad of the Day' for the Wordhole Glossary.
Definition
- Used in reference to any specific day's associated main EtherPad.
Application (as used by us)
Most days, XPUB students use a day-specific EtherPad to work collaboratively, take notes, document their process, and more. On the associated day, any of these is referred to as 'the pad of the day'. Not to be be confused with any of the other (often many) pads that may be used that day, the pad of the day serves as the common thread throughout the day.
In context
- 'Where can I find a link to the Pad of the Day?'
Images and links
- Example of a Pad of the Day (2023-10-11): https://pad.xpub.nl/p/Wed-11-Oct23
- Example of a Pad of the Day gone wrong (2023-11-07)
