9. Wikis vs. Blogs and Discussion Boards Source: Ferran, B. Retrieved on January 16, 2007 from www.wikis.cybernetic-meadows.net Difficult to follow Single author lead Many authors Debate in difficult to follow format. Debate over topics Working together Sometimes can’t be edited. Editing- constant False statements stay Correct inaccuracies Users can’t change content Can’t alter some content- link to past Content change- link to future More structured More flexible—can structure it also Disc. Boards Blogs- private or public Wikis- private or public
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15. Wikispaces-Make a Wiki Educator Sign Up—A $50 value free for all K-12 educators http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers100k -Click on the image below. As of January 13, 2007 As of October 20, 2007
17. Wikispaces- Inviting others Go to manage space and click invite people. Alternatively, you can email the names and passwords to [email_address] and they will sign up your students. No emails are needed. Invite
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20. Embed or Link a Video Clip Video File Link—www.mediamax.com www.youtube.com , http://google.video.com-- Google has a download player
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22. Wikispaces Tutorials – Slides 22-32 Find Edit This Page. This is the button you will use the most. You do not need to use the other tabs, such as discussion, etc. Here, the Edit This Page section is depressed.
27. Wikispaces- Uploading Files You can add many files. Incentive for teachers – 2 GB ++++ Data Downloading other files Same Format Image Upload Result
29. Wikispaces- Embed an Audio file You can embed different file types, including audio, video, presentations, etc. Add a link to a new page or website. Embed media Upload a file- written, audio, video, etc.