Wikispaces allows teachers to create private, classroom wikis for students to collaborate online. Wikis can be used to share resources, have lesson discussions, collaborate on assignments, and disseminate information beyond the classroom. Teachers can control permissions, invite students, manage pages and content, and add features like documents, videos, forms and more. Wikis provide interactive, online spaces for students to engage in classwork outside of class time in a safe, organized environment.

1. Wikispaces for the ClassroomInteractive Web Pages with Built-in Privacy and ProtectionLauren Bott, St. Mary Magdalen School (smmbottl@hotmail.com)Presentation can be found at http://bottpresentations.wikispaces.com

2. Background on Use of Collaborative ToolsLearning is a social process that requires interactionRequires active learning through participationCan clarify ideas and concepts through discussionAllows 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 resourcesLesson Summaries Collaboration on Notes Concept IntroductionDissemination of Important Classroom Learning Beyond the Classroom Individual or Group Assessment ProjectsPostings of classroom video, teacher screencastsClassroom extension beyond school hoursCommunication

5. Currently Used For What Classes?LibraryAlgebra

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 WikispacesWikis are free to K – 12 educators using the link http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachersWikis can be edited from anywhere, anytimeSimple to add pages, editAssignments can be submitted anytimeCommunication can continue outside the classroom in a safe environment

18. Questions/Discussion about Wiki Use?Problems/ConcernsHow are you using wikis?If you’re not using them now, can you see the possibility of using them? For what kind of projects?

19. Your Privileges as a Wiki OrganizerSet 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 pagesCan promote others to organizers as well

20. Managing Your WikiLook and feelPermissionsInviting peoplePages

21. Click on “Manage Wiki”

22. Setting Look and FeelSet the colors and theme of your wiki Upload a custom logo

23. Choose theme and color

24. Managing PermissionsDecide 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 settingSpecific Permissions

28. Inviting Members (with email)Go to Manage Wiki > Invite People to send an invitation email to the people who will be collaborating on your wiki. Just type in up to 100 email addresses or Wikispaces usernames, separated by commas or line breaks, and hit Send.

29. Inviting Members (w/o email)If you are a teacher and need to add a whole class’ worth of student accounts, you can do it all at once by going to Manage Wiki > User Creator. You will be able to make accounts for all of your students, even if they don’t have email addresses.Keep in mind that every Wikispaces username must be unique. Try using numbers, or initials, or a first name-last name combination to create unique usernames.

30. Where? In Manage Wiki

31. Select Your Options to Invite People

32. Look in Tools: Set Notifications

33. If click on Changes Tab,

34. Your main page is set up. Now what?Think about the pages and links you’d like on your homepage.What will students use the most?What do they need easy access to?What is the purpose of the page, and how can you divide it to make administration easier?

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36. Add a PageTo add a page, click on New Page in the toolbar.Give the page a title

37. Set Page Name, then click CreateStep 1Step 2

38. To Put Links on HomepageGo to bottom of toolbar and click on “Edit Navigation”These should be links that would be used often

39. Edit Bar AppearsAdd links to body of page, just below “Include Page ListType name of webpage, highlight, and click “link”Step 2Step 1

40. Editing Your PageOnce you’ve set up your page, you can add:TextLinks within textDocumentsVideoWidgets

41. TextClick on the “Edit” tab at the top of the page, and this box will appearType as you would in WordFontChangesYou can always preview your changes and cancel or saveLists

42. LinksTo insert links, highlight textClick on Edit, and the Link iconType the address in the External Link tabThen Click Add Link

43. DocumentsIn the edit tab, click on fileType the name of the file you want to upload. It will show up on the screen. Then embed. ORConsider using Slideshare to save documents and slideshows. Use embed code to add.

44. Insert File

45. SlideshareSet up an free account at Slideshare.netUpload any of your documents or PowerPoint presentations.Slideshare will save them under your account, and give you an embed code.Caution: They will be available to the public.

47. AdvantagesStudents can review presentations and informationStudents have access to documents at home

48. Adding VideoFrom various sources: TeacherTube, Youtube, Youtube.edu, GoogleThe embed code is located beneath or to the right of the video.Copy it.

49. Find Embed Code and Copy

50. To Insert Video: Click on Edit, Widgets. This box will appear. Click on Video.

51. Specify the original location of the video by clicking on box.

52. Paste the embed code (this will place video on your webpage) and savePaste code here

53. Other Widgets: Embedding GoogleDocs Forms

54. Begin by Creating a Form in GoogleDocsGreat for online assignments, surveysGo to docs.google.com and click on Create FormOnce finished, you have the option of getting an imbed codeClick on Form, Embed Form on webpageA box appears with a codeCopy the code

55. Embed Code