1.Wikispaces for the Classroom
Interactive Web Pages with Built-in Privacy and Protection
Lauren Bott, St. Mary MagdalenSchool (smmbottl@hotmail.com)
Presentation can be found at http://bottpresentations.wikispaces.com

2. Background on Use of Collaborative Tools
Learning is a social process that requires interaction
Requires active learning through participation
Can clarify ideas and concepts through discussion
Allows for work outside of class
3. What is a wiki?
A collaborative web page where membership can be set by the creator.
A safe, private, classroom space for classroom discussion and work.
4. Use wikis for what purpose?
Information and resources
Lesson Summaries
Collaboration on Notes
Concept Introduction
Dissemination of Important Classroom Learning Beyond the Classroom
Individual or Group Assessment Projects
Postings of classroom video, teacher screencasts
Classroom extension beyond school hours
Communication
5. Currently Used For What Classes?
Library
Algebra
6. 1: Current Events, General Interest
7. 2: Resources
8. More Resources
9. 3: Directions
10. 4: Assignment Requirements
11. 5: Forms for assignments
12. 6: Discussion
13. 7: Collaborative Assignments
14. 8: PowerPoint Presentations
15. 9: Video
16. 10: Screencasts
17. Advantages of using Wikispaces
Wikis are free to K 12 educators using the link http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers
Wikis can be edited from anywhere, anytime
Simple to add pages, edit
Assignments can be submitted anytime
Communication can continue outside the classroom in a safe environment
18. Questions/Discussion about Wiki Use?
Problems/Concerns
How are you using wikis?
If youre not using them now, can you see the possibility of using them?For what kind of projects?
19. Your Privileges as a Wiki Organizer
Set up the wiki name (becomes the address)
Setting permissions for the whole wiki
Managing wiki members
Changing the look and feel
Locking pages so no one can edit them
Deleting or renaming files and pages
Can promote others to organizers as well
20. Managing Your Wiki
Look and feel
Permissions
Inviting people
Pages
21. Click on Manage Wiki
22. Setting Look and Feel
Set the colors and theme of your wiki
Upload a custom logo
23. Choose theme and color
24. Managing Permissions

Decide who can view or edit your wiki

25. Manage permissions for individual wiki pages 26. Under People click on Permissions 27. Private is the suggested setting