1. A Guide to Using Wikispaces
Jeff Rew, ITRT

2. Part I: Overview

3. What is Wikispaces?
A simple to use site that allows anyone to set up a webpage and share information
Pages can be set so anyone can edit them or locked so only the creator can modify content

4. How can I use it in my classroom?
Set up your own website with course information and links to your syllabus, handouts, notes, etc
Provide links to additional content online
Create a site where students can contribute content
Use the discussion board feature to encourage the sharing of ideas and debate

5. How much does it cost?
If you’re a teacher it’s absolutely FREE!

6. Part II: Signing Up

7. 1. In your web browser type in www.wikispaces.com
2. Make sure you’re on the education tab
3. Click teacher
4. Click “Sign up and start your wiki”

8. Part III: Using Wikispaces

9. Creating a page
At the top left hand corner click the plus sign next to pages and files”
Select a name for the page and click “Create”
You can also add tags, or keywords to make it easier to find particular content later.

10. Editing Pages At the top of the page click the “Edit” button
Type in your content.
Use the Editor bar to change fonts, add bold text, etc.
When finished click the “Save” button

11. Editing Pages Continued
To change the font, text color, or alignment highlight the text you want to change and click the Color and Style button on the Editor Bar.
The background color can also be changed using this menu as well.

12. Editing Pages Continued
At the bottom of the editing window you can add in notes for the history log about what you changed on the page.

13. Adding Images and Files
While in Edit Page mode click the “Insert Images and Files” link on the tool bar
A box will pop up. Click the “Upload Files” button then click the “Open” button to select the file you want to upload.
Once uploaded select the file from the list you want to place on the page.

14. Part IV: Other Neat Things

15. History
Click on the clock icon at the top right of the page to view the change log
Select two pages to see what changes have been made between the two

16. Discussion Board Click the “Discussion” tab at the top of the page
Post a message that others can respond to

17. Widgets
Click the “Embed Widget” button to add such things as Google Maps, YouTube videos, audio files, and other nifty items to your page.

18. Manage Space
Clicking on “Manage Wiki” in the upper left corner of the page brings up a page where you can change the overall colors of your site, manage uploaded files, and check site statistics among other things.

19. Part V: Other Resources

20. For additional ideas about how to use Wikis check out the following sites:
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