Wiki+Intro



A wiki is a collaborative website that is considered part of the second generation of Internet-based services that allows users to instantly create and share web pages. [|Definition of Wiki from Wikipedia] Wikispaces calls a wiki: "a web page with an edit button." [|wiki ppt 5 08.ppt] ||
 * =WHAT IS A WIKI?=
 * == Wikis ==

What you can use wikis for:

 * Class Notes
 * Parental / Student Communication
 * Lesson Summaries
 * Handouts
 * Course Syllabus
 * Course Links and Resource Notes
 * School or class calendar
 * Collaboration of Notes
 * Concept Introduction and Exploratory Projects
 * Dissemination of Important Classroom Learning Beyond the Classroom
 * Teacher Information Page
 * Student written books
 * Independent Centers
 * Review, Remediation or Extension
 * Self Guided Learning
 * School Newspaper
 * Showcase for student projects
 * Platform for peer review of student work || =time4training.wikispaces.com=

What is a Wiki?
media type="youtube" key="-dnL00TdmLY" height="344" width="425" A wiki is a collaborative website that is considered part of the second generation of Internet-based services that allows users to instantly create and share web pages. [|Definition of Wiki from Wikipedia] Wikispaces calls a wiki: "a web page with an edit button."
 * A Wiki is a series of webpages that anyone can edit
 * Wikis are extremely easy to edit
 * Created online so you can edit them anywhere
 * Wikis are collaborative by nature and typically have multiple authors
 * Keep a chronological history so you will never lose content
 * There is a discussion area to enhance collaboration
 * Wikis are very flexible and can be used for many different purposes
 * Three levels of security
 * public - anyone can view and edit
 * protected - anyone can view but not edit without permission
 * private - only members can view/edit

[|C3E3 Blog] - Wiki Overview [|Create Wikispace Account Page]

**You can create a [|Wikispace] (free for educators)**

 * [|Quick start for Wikispaces]
 * [|wikispaces_quick_start.doc]


 * Manage Wiki -
 * Look and Feel to change the template
 * Subscription - to request an add free wiki for educators or do this when you initially set it up
 * [|Quick start for Wikispaces] ||
 * ==Wikis in Education==

Grade Level Wikis

Basic Guidelines Most famous WIKI??? Wikipedia
 * First Names only of students
 * Always double check the DTSD Do not publish, photograph list
 * No close up photos - group shots better
 * No personal identifying information
 * Educationally appropriate content
 * Inform parents of use || **Wikis in education:**
 * Using a wiki to guide a workshop or online course (like the one you're using right now or this one)
 * [|More on educational uses of wikis]
 * [|Web 2.0 and Marzano] - CITW
 * Classnotes Wiki- Renee Owens
 * Learning Success - Study Skills/Habits for Students - Art Titzel/Diane May
 * [|Wikibooks]
 * [|Kids open dictionary] (Karen Fasimpaur)
 * Chem __http://thechemspot.wikispaces.com__
 * http://horizonproject2008.wikispaces.com/
 * http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/
 * http://learninglatinamerica.wikispaces.com/

DTSD Wikis
 * Classnotes Wiki- Renee Owens
 * Learning Success - Study Skills/Habits for Students - Art Titzel/Diane May
 * Spanish Wiki
 * Mr. Gabriele's Wiki
 * Team Nova Star Wiki
 * Team Andromeda Wiki
 * Room 28's Wiki
 * Study Hall Wiki
 * HandEnglish
 * Elementary Grade Level Wikis ||
 * ==Logo and Avatar Generators==



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Self Guided Wiki Workshop Wiki Wow Perk Up Your Projects ABCya Word Clouds ||
 * [|Image Chef]
 * Free
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 * Website Counter
 * Logo Generators
 * [|Big Huge Labs]
 * [|Generator Blog]- Tons of generators to choose from
 * [|Dumpr] - photo fun
 * Feed Jit
 * [|BeFunky]
 * Talking Photo
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