Creating+Wikispaces


 * 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**
 * 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]
 * Online Tutorials**