Wikispaces

Wikispaces are quick, easy to use websites for both teachers and students. They allow multiple people to edit pages, although not at the same time.

Tools:

 * Discussion tabs at the top of your page allow you to post questions or feedback about a page.
 * History tab allows you to revert back to a previous saved version when necessary.
 * Educator wikis allow you to add student accounts without requiring an email and take away ads along the side of your wiki for free. Great for Grade 6 and earlier. [|More information by clicking this sentence].
 * Widgets allow you to post content from [|YouTube], [|Glogster], [|Google Docs], or other sites that give you an embed code. [|Click on this blog post for a list of places that you could embed into wikis].
 * Upload pictures from your computer or link them from somewhere else on the web.
 * When in edit mode, highlight text and then use the comment button to give feedback on a certain portion of the site.

Resources:

 * Wikispaces on Twitter: [|@Wikispaces]
 * [|Wikispaces Tips and Tricks] (from Wikispaces blog)
 * [|Using Wikis at the Primary Level]
 * [|10 Wiki Strategies for Educators]

Example Wikis:

 * Teach With Your iPad
 * SMART Measurement
 * PLN Yourself
 * ESU 3 Wikispaces

Reminders:

 * Do not put your full name on your page.
 * Do not add your address.
 * Do not add your phone number.
 * Do put a link to an email that you could be contacted at.
 * Do add appropriate pictures and videos to make your page more interesting to viewers.

How do I change my password?
Your password is for Wikispaces only. However, you may want to make your Wikispaces password the same as your PLSD password to limit confusion.

**To change your password:**

 * 1) Sign into your wiki or go to the [|Wikispaces] website and sign in.
 * 2) Click on 'My Account' that will then appear in the upper right hand corner.
 * 3) Follow the instructions on changing your password.

What if I forget my password?
Once you change your password, we will not be able to see it or change it for you. Please click this sentence and you will be taken to the Wikispaces help wiki question "How do I change my password?" which also shows you how to request a new one.

The links below will take you to questions on the Wikispaces Help Wiki:

Editing Pages
The Anatomy of the Editor Toolbar - what the buttons mean How do I edit a page? [|How to upload files and images] (video tour) [|How to link an image] (tips and tricks) [|How to embed widgets] (video tour) Can I go back to earlier versions of my page? How to manage files on your page. How do I reorder my list of pages?

Customizing Your Wiki
[|Personalize your wiki] (video tour) I changed my logo and now my wiki name is gone? What do I do? How to customize the navigation bar. - Linking to pages outside of your wiki

Account Settings
How do I add my email address? (this isn't required for your portfolio)

Setting Up Notifications in Wikispaces
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