Wikispaces

=Getting Started with Wikispaces =

=**What Is It?** =

Wikis are webpages that allow users to edit content. Wikispaces offers a free and easy venue to setup this Web 2.0 tool. There are different security settings available through Wikispaces, so that creators can setup their wikis to meet their personal needs for the space.

=**Are There Any Examples?** =

Here are some of our favorite wiki examples within the educational world. Please feel free to add yours as well!

A Wikispaces sample with information for wikis in education [|A district wide example] Elementary example [|Science-collaborative labs]

=How Can It Be Used? = = = =[|Eight ways to use school wikis] =

media type="youtube" key="07hE7EQ7VHo" width="425" height="350" =**How Do You Do It?** = Below are some different tutorials to help you in the wiki creation and editing process!

[|A tour by wikispaces] [|Changing the background of your space] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">How to add users <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|How to insert files or pictures] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|How to add a google calendar]

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video showing your students how to join:

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=<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What is a Widget? =

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A widget is an application that can be added right into your wiki or webpage. There are thousands out there in cyberspace to fit your needs. Here is a screen shot of the general ones offered by Wikispaces:

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