Week+Eleven

=Week Eleven=

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The term "wiki" is derived from the phrase "wiki-wiki," which is Hawaiian for "quick." Either one person or a group of people can edit and publish wikis quickly and easily. This is an excellent tool for collaboration. Settings in the wiki can allow you to monitor changes to the webpage either by email or by RSS feed. Editing tools are beneficial on a wiki such as using the "history" page to revert to a previous entry. All entries are trackable by username and retrievable. One awesome feature of a wiki is the ability to include a [|widget]. A widget is a small snippet of code that allows users to view or manipulate text or information on a website. The video at the top of this page and the sign-in form on the home page are widgets.
 * What are wikis?**

Create a Wiki
==Create an educational wiki to allow students to create content and collaborate. Go to: []. This site allows educators to create their own private wiki (visitors must log in to view it) as long as it is used for an educational purpose. Sign up today, and invite some friends to join in a collaborative project! The image below tells you how many free wiki spaces are available from Wikispaces- the site is giving away 100,000 private spaces for free (normally $5/month).==
 * 1) Right-click the link above.
 * 2) Click the link to www.**wikispaces**.com/t/x/**teachers****100k.**
 * 3) Enter your account information - make sure you click the radio button for **Private** and click the check box for "**I certify this space will be used for K-12 education**."
 * 4) Log into your space and add a simple line of text on a new page (New Page).
 * 5) If we have time, invite a friend to the space (Manage Space).



Features of a wiki
A wiki allows you to add many different items on a page. You can make your text **bold** or //italicized// or even __underlined__, although users may mistake this for a hyperlink. Creative designers may choose to add color or change the size of the text.

You can have a [|hyperlink to a website] or a link to another page on the site, like the home page. You can also include an embedded document: [|Sample Word file.doc]. You can also create a table...
 * Here || is ||
 * my || table! ||

...or bulleted list:
 * using the editing tools in the floating tool bar (only visible when you click **Edit this page**).
 * Click **Preview** to see how your information will look in published form.
 * Click **Save** to accept your changes.
 * Important: information will be lost if you navigate from the site without saving!

How about a picture? Everyone loves images!
 * [[image:fcpstech:wikispaces_logo.gif caption="Wikispaces logo"]] ||
 * Wikispaces logo ||

One awesome feature of a wiki is the ability to include a **widget**. A [|widget] is a small snippet of code that allows users to view or manipulate text or information on a website. The video at the top of this page and the sign-in form on the home page are widgets.

//*Remember, good web designers take time to plan out the look, feel and communication media for their site. By jumping right in without planning, we are ignoring some important design rules. Before you publish and promote your wiki to others, it would be wise to have a few people review it and provide you feedback for improvements.//

=Curriculum Connections= General Ideas Language Arts Any curriculum area can use a wiki! [|__Click here for more wiki ideas!__] Elementary: __http://4thgradecheng.wikispaces.com/__ __http://grade4missryan.wikispaces.com/__ __http://jabernethy.wikispaces.com/__
 * create a page for each student to monitor work
 * update parents on classroom happenings
 * run a classroom from the site (post all resources, notes, etc.)
 * create your own "textbook" on a topic
 * divide students into groups for research assignments
 * create vocabulary lists or study guides of "what I think will be on the test" which students create and maintain through the wiki
 * create a FAQ page or KWL chart
 * list books students have read and reviewed throughout the year for an author study or "fan club" for favorite authors
 * write an encyclopedia that the class makes on a topic which is continued and expanded each year with a new group of students
 * Examples**

=**Assignment Please create a wiki that you could potentially use in your classroom with your students. Remember to check with your school/system to see what their policy is with regards to web 2.0 technologies.**=