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How To Wiki

How To Wiki

Wiki means "Fast" in Hawaiian

How To Wiki

A wiki is one of the fastest and simplest ways to create a collaborative website.

How To Wiki

A website where people in separate locations

can store, share, and edit, digital information.

Wikis are great for teacher collaboration, and student projects.

What you can do with a wiki is only limited by your imagination.

So lets get started!

First you need to sign up for a free wiki account @ http://www.wikispaces.com

Enter a user name, password, and a valid email address.

en click “Get Started”

Wikispaces will send you a confirmation email almost immediately.

Click on the “Confirm Email” link.It should take you right to your account.

e first page you see is the “Help” page. It can be accessed any time from the menu bar.

But since you have me!

We are going to jump right in, and click “Create a new wiki now”

Create a new wiki now

First give your wiki a name.

Then Determine who can view and edit your wiki.

Select “Wiki Type” from the pull down menu.en Click “Create.”

Welcome to your wiki “Home” page.To begin, click the "Edit" Tab

Welcome to your wiki “Home” page.To begin, click the "Edit" Tab

is opens a simple word processing toolbar.Now you can edit and format the page.

e process is very similar to standard email and word processing programs.

Type what you want,or copy and paste existing text.

To add images and attach documents click the “File” icon on the toolbar.

is opens the “Images & Files” window.

You can link to files on an external webpage.Or click the “+Upload Files” button.

Now you can upload one, or multiple files from you computer.

e upload limits for free accounts are:10 MB per file and 2GB total storage.

Once a file appears in the window, double clicking it’s icon will insert it.

Clicking on the image opens the “Files Properties” window.

is allows you to resize, align, add a caption, and/or a link.

You can add unlimited content with Linked files and embedded widgets.

To add Video or Widgets click on the “Widgets” icon.

e “Widgets” menu includes: wiki extras, calendars, maps, chat, audio, video, and more.

For our example select video, and click on the “Teacher Tube” option.

Go to the Teacher Tube video webpagefor the video you want to embed.

en copy the HTML code in the “Embeddable Player” field.

Paste the code into the box provided in the widget window, and click “Save”.

An “Other Widget” icon appears. is icon can be resized and repositioned.

Click save on the toolbar, and voila! You have video on your wiki.

Now that you have your first page, it’s time to add links.

By selecting text and clicking the “Link” icon in the toolbar

e “Add Link” window opens and the selected text appears in the “New Page Name” field.

Change the page name, or link it to pages in this wiki, other wikis, and websites.

To save as is click “Add Link”

en click “Save” on the toolbar.Your link is now active.

Activate the new page, by clicking the link.

So that it will appear in your side bar, and in your link to existing pages menu.

When the new page loads, click “Edit”.You can enter content now,

or just click “Save” to active the page.

e page name now appears in the sidebar, and the “Insert Link” pull down menu.

Congratulations!

You have just created a wiki.

Have fun adding content, links, pages, and widgets. Don’t worry, anything you do can be edited later.

Clicking the “History” tab allows you to revert back to previous versions of the wiki.

e History tab also allows you to track who has added or edited, and when.

e discussion tab allows users to post commentary and have discussion about page specific content.

e “Notify Me” tab allows users to be notified whenever content on a specific page is altered.

e “Manage Wiki” link in the side bar offers an entire new level of options.

e “Permissions” Icon lets you set who can access, and edit content.

Upgraded accounts can control accessdown to a page by page basis.

Invite members and guests to the wiki by clicking the “Invite People” icon.

Enter members emails, or wiki usernames to invite them.

If you have the time and are feeling creative, click the “Look & Feel” icon.

Here you customize almost every aspect of your wikis appearance.

ere is still a lot more you can learn about wikis, but you should be well on your way.

e best part is, you are not alonebecause anyone you allow access can

add, edit, and help your wiki come alive.

If there is anything else you need to know, the “Help” link will answer most of your questions.

ere are also a bunch of tutorials that will walk you through what your wiki can do.

Just to get you juices flowing, here are a few examples of what educators can do with wikis.

Including some core curriculum standards that may be applicable depending on the content and

processes you choose to pursue.

Assign portions of the textbook for each student to summarize and add to the wiki.

e Wiki Text Book

Assign portions of the textbook for each student to summarize and add to the wiki.

Have students proof and edit each other’s entries, add relevant links, images and/or video. Have students post questions fot the test.

e Wiki Text Book

Assign portions of the textbook for each student to summarize and add to the wiki.

Have students proof and edit each other’s entries, add relevant links, images and/or video. Have students post questions fot the test.

NJCCCS: 2.2E, 3.1A-H, 3.2A-D, 3.3A-C, 3.5A-C, 6.1A, 8.1A-B, 9.2A-C.

e Wiki Text Book

Share a wiki with a class from a different culture. Students both teach and learn aboutcultural differences and similarities.

Cultural Wiki

Share a wiki with a class from a different culture. Students both teach and learn aboutcultural differences and similarities.

Students develop a deeper and more personal understanding through discussions and sharing

stories, songs, pictures, movies and more.

Cultural Wiki

Share a wiki with a class from a different culture. Students both teach and learn aboutcultural differences and similarities.

Students develop a deeper and more personal understanding through discussions and sharing

stories, songs, pictures, movies and more. NJCCCS: 1.1A-B, 1.2A-B, 1.5A-B, 2.2 E, 2.4A,

3.1A-H, 3.2A-D, 3.3A-C, 3.4A-B, 3.5A-C, 6.1A, 6.2E, 8.1A-B, 9.2A-C.

Cultural Wiki

Students can learn about local history, by researching and constructing a database

of historic events, locations, maps, and photos.

Historic Wiki

Students can learn about local history, by researching and constructing a database

of historic events, locations, maps, and photos. ey can interviews local residents,

add family trees and art work, or whatever else you can think up.

Historic Wiki

Students can learn about local history, by researching and constructing a database

of historic events, locations, maps, and photos. ey can interviews local residents,

add family trees and art work, or whatever else you can think up.

NJCCCS: 3.1A-H, 3.1A-H, 3.2A-D, 3.3A-C, 3.4A-B, 3.5A-C, 6.1A, 6.4A-L, 8.1A-B, 9.2A-C.

Historic Wiki

e wiki can be the focal point for weekly postings and discussions of current events.

Teachers and students can post relevant articles,

Current Wiki

e wiki can be the focal point for weekly postings and discussions of current events.

Teachers and students can post relevant articles, essays, images, and comments.

e teacher can monitor activity to ensure everyone is meeting posting requirements.

Current Wiki

e wiki can be the focal point for weekly postings and discussions of current events.

Teachers and students can post relevant articles, essays, images, and comments.

e teacher can monitor activity to ensure everyone is meeting posting requirements.

NJCCCS: 2.2E, 3.1A-H, , 3.1A-H, 3.2A-D, 3.3A-C, 3.4A-B, 3.5A-C, 6.1A, 8.1A-B, 9.2A-C.

Current Wiki

Students from around the world can collect and share environmental data to conduct research that reaches far beyond their own ecosystem.

Wiki Science

Students from around the world can collect and share environmental data to conduct research that reaches far beyond their own ecosystem. e wiki can becomes a place were a global

community of experts, teachers, and students can collaborate on real scientific projects.

Wiki Science

Students from around the world can collect and share environmental data to conduct research that reaches far beyond their own ecosystem. e wiki can becomes a place were a global

community of experts, teachers, and students can collaborate on real scientific projects.

NJCCCS: 2.2E, , 3.1F-H, 3.2B-D, 3.3A-C, 3.5A-C, 4.4A-D, 4.5A-F, 5.1A-B, 5.3D, 5.4A, 5.8A-D,

5.10A-B, 6.1A, 6.6A-E, 8.1A-B, 9.2A-C.

Wiki Science

Wikis are a great way to build a sense of accomplishment and proffessionalism

by publishing and showcasing students work.

e Wiki Showcase

Wikis are a great way to build a sense of accomplishment and proffessionalism

by publishing and showcasing students work. Not only are wikis great for building and storing electronic portfolios, but students can also see,

comment, and help to improve each other’s work.

e Wiki Showcase

Wikis are a great way to build a sense of accomplishment and proffessionalism

by publishing and showcasing students work. Not only are wikis great for building and storing electronic portfolios, but students can also see,

comment, and help to improve each other’s work. NJCCCS:1.2A-B, , 3.1A-H, 3.2A-D,

3.3A-C, 3.5A-C, 8.1A-B, 9.2A-C.

e Wiki Showcase

A wiki can also act as a class website and contain, assignments, resource links, and study aids.

Wiki News

A wiki can also act as a class website and contain, assignments, resource links, and study aids.

Important news, local events, weather, or any thing else you can think of.

Wiki News

A wiki can also act as a class website and contain, assignments, resource links, and study aids.

Important news, local events, weather, or any thing else you can think of.

NJCCCS: 3.1A-H, 3.2A-D, 3.3A-C, 3.4A-B, 3.5A-C, 6.1A, 8.1A-B, 9.2A-C.

Wiki News

So Promote Authentic Learning

Incorporate 21st Century Skills

Meet NJCCC Standards

And Go Wiki Wiki Wild

So Promote Authentic Learning

Incorporate 21st Century Skills

Meet NJCCC Standards

And Go Wiki Wiki Wild