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 * Learning to use the computer was alot like learning to use the book.**

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We now have a new school website, [|http://www.leoville.lskysd.ca/.] Take a few minutes to check it out. Each staff member has their own homework page they may edit to their liking. Below are a few tutorials to show you how to edit your page. We will go through them together.

How to modify the basic page [|http://www.screencast.com/t/mvOaYItg5] Creating links (how to make a list of links on the page) [|http://www.screencast.com/t/nAlw7Fax] How to insert an image [|http://www.screencast.com/t/ol1wBKkeXj] How to insert or create a link to a .doc or .pdf (this is useful for linking to calendars and newsletters) [|http://www.screencast.com/t/CG30D6xwjbc]

Wikis are another option you have to create a homepage. Watch the video for a quick tutorial.


 * What is a** [|**Wiki**]**?**
 * a computer software that allows users to easily create, edit and link web pages.
 * [|Wikipedia]
 * [|Wikis in Common English] from Common Craft Video


 * Why a wiki?**
 * simple
 * collaborative
 * room for growth

The Willow Awards - a Place to Discuss Books (shows the use of the discussion tool - newly made students have not yet made contributions) Luseland Library - our own library techs are creating basic library pages Element Pathfinder - science links [|High School Track and Field Wiki] - an excellent use of a wiki for extracurricular activities. [|McClurg High School Student Wikis] - check out the students' [|Cartoon Machine] cartoons about online dating. Grade Nine Science Connaught Summer School Wiki - an online course contained within a wiki
 * Examples of Wikis**


 * EXPLAIN

Wikispaces overview**
 * top menu bar (edit, page, discussion, history, notify me)
 * Actions (new page, recent changes, manage space)
 * WYSIWYG toolbar (including links, images, media)
 * Navigation - adding to the navigation side bar

Create your own wiki**
 * Basic info on setting up a wiki**
 * creating a [|teacher wiki] [use this link to create a school wiki without ads]
 * you will need: username, email addresss, password and a name for your wiki wiki
 * consider: student access (students need email - or create a username and password that your class can use)
 * EXPLORE
 * not a step-by-step tutorial but time to explore and problem solve with support.


 * Part Two**
 * Inserting images and other media

Image Generators Slide Shows
 * Copyright Free Images**
 * [|Creative Commons Search]
 * A great list of copyright friendly portals for images and photos
 * [|Collections Canada] (not all copyright free - watch for restrictions)
 * [|Digital Saskatchewan] (great photos from around Saskatchewan and the world!)
 * [|Image Chef]
 * [|Image Generator]This tool allows you add words to pre-animated graphics.
 * [|Cool Text Generator] A great tool for creating banners. It has many, many different fonts.
 * [|Photograph Puzzle Maker]... just too cool. Upload a photo and generate a puzzle. You then copy the code and paste it into your blog, wiki or web page.

[|Wikispaces tutorials] [|YouTube Video Tutorials] (not all in English!)
 * Online Tutorials**

Now create your own homework page!!