Wikispaces

=Wikis= A Wikispace could be considered a web design tool at its simplest. It can be read just like any other web site, with no access privileges necessary, but its real power lies in the fact that groups can collaboratively work on the content of the site using nothing more than a standard web browser. Individual wikipages can also be kept private, requiring membership in order to access the wikipage. The best part is that they are so easy to create, as easy as using a word processing program.

Wiki Characteristics

 * Unique**. Why reinvent the wheel? With billions of pages on the web, wikis try to fill a nitch focusing on original content rather than rehashing information found elsewhere. When additional information beyond the scope of the project is needed, you don't need to copy it. Instead, a simple link is all that's needed.
 * Collaborative**. It's lonely to create a wiki by yourself. They're designed to be free, open spaces for sharing. People don't worry about the author or owner of a wiki. Instead they concentrate on the synergy that comes from building a project as a virtual team.
 * Open Editing.** Wikis are designed as collaborative environments where anyone can add or edit anything at any time. Although some wikis require contributors to register, most allow anyone to join in the fun.
 * Simple Coding**. Rather than using complex software, wikis rely on simple web-based forms and basic HTML code and formatting tags. Spaces are removed from phrases to easily create new pages based on topics such as OrganicFood or InquiryBasedLearning.
 * Evolving**. Although some wikis projects have a limited life, most are designed to be neverending. Someone plants the seed and the wiki grows in endless directions taking on a life of its own. Wikis are in a constant state of change. Wikis encourage people to start an idea and let someone else finish the thought or add polish.

1. Decide on a name for your site. It can be deleted so do not worry about perfection. 2. Choose how you would like your page to be accessed. 3. Besure to check the box that certifies that this is for K-12 use. It will get rid of the ads that appear on the right side of the page.
 * Let's get signed up for your own Wkispace page** http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers

1. New Page 2. Manage Wiki 3. Floating Tool bar 4. Text Editor 5. Save -- The very most important feature
 * Let's look at the different features on your wikispace:**
 * 1) Content
 * 2) People
 * 3) Settings
 * 4) Tools
 * 1) Text Options
 * 2) Linking to other pages and outside links
 * 3) Uploading images and documents
 * 4) Enbedding Widgets ( a later training)
 * 5) Inserting Tables

http://www.wikispaces.com/help index
 * Wikispaces How To:**