cff webinar: working with wikispaces
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Slideshow created as a how to webinar for PA Technology Integration MentorsTRANSCRIPT
Getting Started with Wikispaces
CFF Coach Webinar
Dec. 4th, 2007
Kristin Hokanson CFF Coach, UMASD
What is a wiki….?
• a website that allows visitors to add, remove, edit and change content.
What is a wiki….?
• a website that allows visitors to add, remove, edit and change content.
• It also allows for linking among any number of pages and websites.
What is a wiki….?
• a website that allows visitors to add, remove, edit and change content.
• It also allows for linking among any number of pages and websites.
• It is easy to use and an effective tool for collaborative authoring.
COMMON CRAFT SHOW
Visit http://wikispaces.com
o Create an accounto User name / passcode / emailo DO NOT CREATE YOUR SPACE HERE…o If you want to create a space be SURE to use the
link for teachers to get an ad free site.
Each Wikispace has these elementsPage Name Discussion TabDiscussion Tab
Page Content SpacePage Content Space
HistoryHistory
Nav Bar:Other pageswithin the wiki
Nav Bar:Other pageswithin the wiki
Navigation Pane
The navigation on the left frame shows all of the pages in the space.
To add your ideasYou join a space to edit the content.Once your membership is approved you can edit the content on any page in the wiki.
You join a space to edit the content.Once your membership is approved you can edit the content on any page in the wiki.
Editing Pages
Click Edit This Page
The Editing Toolbar Will Appear
Basic Editing Functions
1) Bold2) Italicize3) Underline4) Font Size5) Numbered List6) Bulleted List7) Insert Horizontal Line8) Insert Hyperlink (URL)9) Remove Hyperlink (URL)
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Inserting Images and Documents
1) Click on the Tree icon
2) Click Browse to locate your file & upload
it to the wiki server
3) Select if you want the document to be
inserted as a file icon or hyperlink
4) Place your mouse on the page where
you want your document to appear
5) Double click on the document’s icon on
the menu
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Editing your pageINSERTING LINKSIf you have a website that you want to add to
your page…
• Click on <Edit this page>.
• Highlight the text
• Click on the globe icon
• Choose external link
• Paste the weblink from another source.
INSERTING LINKSIf you have a website that you want to add to
your page…
• Click on <Edit this page>.
• Highlight the text
• Click on the globe icon
• Choose external link
• Paste the weblink from another source.
Inserting Dynamic HTML: Widgets
1) Click on the TV icon2) Select the icon that
corresponds to the widget type you are inserting. I usually select Other HTML.
3) Paste the Embed HTML code from your widget into the text field and click Save.
Adding Pages to your wiki
Add pages to the wiki by clicking edit navigation and linking to the new page.
Saving Page Edits
After you have completed your edits, you can add notes, and tags, click Save.
Editing your pageNOTE
ONLY ONE PERSON can edit at a time.
You may want to cut and paste your work
from MS Word and save right away.
Use the discussion tab to communicate with
a group.
NOTE
ONLY ONE PERSON can edit at a time.
You may want to cut and paste your work
from MS Word and save right away.
Use the discussion tab to communicate with
a group.
Discussion Board
Reading, Creating, and Replying to Discussion Topics
To add your ideasEach page has its OWN discussion tabClick on the discussion tab to add your thoughts.Each page has its OWN discussion tabClick on the discussion tab to add your thoughts.
Discussing your workBe sure your message includes a subject so people know how to respond
Other Features
Wiki-messaging
Profile
Account Settings
Tracking Changes
Recent Changes: Edits
Recent Changes: Discussion
Recent Changes: Notify Me
Managing Space
Managing your space
Look and Feel
Members and Permissions
My Resource Wikis
http://theconnectedclassroom.wikispaces.com
http://umc4f.wikispaces.com
http://umtechresources.wikispaces.com
http://eduwiki.us
Student Wiki Projects
http://learninglatinamerica.wikispaces.com
http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com
http://burell9english.wikispaces.com/
MORE INFO
Kristin [email protected]
http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/KHokanson
Skype: kristinhokanson