Wikispaces

How Do I l Log In to Wikispaces?

 * To log in, go to www.wikispaces.com.
 * Enter your username and password to log in.

What is a Wiki?

 * Wikis in Plain English (video)
 * A webpage with an Edit button
 * Easy to use
 * Perfect for collaborative learning

Why Use a Wiki in the Classroom?

 * Great motivator for students
 * Easy to monitor
 * Allows for creativity and innovation
 * Encourages participation of all students
 * Promotes communication between students, teachers, and parents
 * A new, interesting way to learn

How Can I Use a Wiki in My Classroom?

 * Simple websites
 * Peer-reviewed projects
 * Group projects
 * Manage school and classroom documents
 * Classroom discussion and debate
 * Teacher collaboration
 * Post classroom assignments
 * Collaborate with an international classroom

Wiki Terms

 * User Account: Your identity on Wikispaces, consisting of username, password, and e-mail address
 * Space: A wiki on which you can collaborate
 * Page: Each space can consist of multiple pages

Wiki Permissions
Wikispaces has different permissions settings for your space.
 * Public : Anyone can view or edit your Wikispace
 * Protected: Anyone can view your space but only members can edit
 * Private: Only members can view or edit your space

Editing Your Wiki

 * Click the Edit This Page button at the top of your wiki.
 * Write the text you would like on your page.
 * You can format it with bold, underline, italics, headings, and more.
 * Once you are done editing, click Save.

Adding Links on Your Wiki

 * Click Edit This Page.
 * Highlight the text you would like to link and click on the earth icon in the toolbar.
 * Another window will appear allowing you to create a link to another page in your space or another website.
 * Click Ok.

Adding Images to Your Wiki

 * Click Edit This Page.
 * Click the icon that looks like a tree.
 * Browse your computer for the image you would like and click Open.
 * Upload the chosen picture or file.
 * Place your cursor where you would like the image on the page.
 * Double click the image or file to place it on the page.

Sample Wikis

 * http://weldyspurpleclass.forsyth.wikispaces.net/