A Basic Guide to Using Wikispaces Jeff Rew TEDU 673

Part I: Overview

What is Wikispaces? A simple to use site that allows anyone to set up a webpage and share information Pages can be set so anyone can edit them or locked so only the creator can modify content

How can I use it in my classroom? Set up your own website with course information and links to your syllabus, handouts, notes, etc Provide links to additional content online Create a site where students can contribute content Use the discussion board feature to encourage the sharing of ideas and debate

How much does it cost? If you’re a teacher it’s absolutely FREE!

Part II: Signing Up

1. In your web browser type in org org 2.Fill out the information on the right side of the screen 3. Confirm your address in the confirmation 4. Start using Wikipaces!

Part III: Using Wikispaces

Creating a page At the top left hand corner click “Make a new space” Select a name for the page and choose public or protected then click “Create”

Editing Pages At the top of the page click the “Edit This Page” button Type in your content. Use the Editor bar to change fonts, add bold text, etc. When finished click the “Save” button

Editing Pages Continued At the bottom of the editing window you can add in notes for the history log about what you changed on the page. You can also add tags, or keywords to make it easier to find particular content later.

Adding Images and Files While in Edit Page mode click the “Insert Images and Files” link on the tool bar A box will pop up. Click “Upload New File” and select the file you want to add then click “Upload” Once uploaded click the file to place it on the page

Part IV: Other Neat Things

History Click on History at the top of the page to view the change log Select two pages to see what changes have been made between the two

Discussion Board Click the “Discussion” tab at the top of the page Post a message that others can respond to

Widgets Click the “Embed Widget” button to add such things as Google Maps, YouTube videos, audio files, and other nifty items to your page.

HTML Code Know HTML already? The “Insert Code” button allows you to add HTML code to your pages.

Manage Space Clicking on “Manage Space” in the upper left corner of the page brings up a page where you can change the overall colors of your site, manage uploaded files, and check site statistics among other things.

Part V: Other Resources

For additional ideas about how to use Wikis check out the following sites: +and+Resources