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)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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

1

23

5

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 Hokansonkristin.hokanson@gmail.com

http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/KHokanson

Skype: kristinhokanson