workshop

=Wiki While You Work: An Introduction to Wikis in Education= //Originally developed by Mark Wagner, Ph.D., President & CEO, EdTechTeam, Inc.//

Welcome

 * Welcome and Introductions**

**Welcome Activity**

Read-only Web v. Read/Write Web

 * The Read-Only Web**
 * Powerful resource for educators and students, but…
 * Information moves from publishers to consumers
 * Information cannot be edited
 * The One-Way Web (Web 1.0)


 * The Read/Write Web**
 * It is now as easy to create as it is to consume
 * Anyone can publish, share, and change information
 * Two-Way Web (Web 2.0)
 * This is changing our world!

Wikis

 * Wikis**
 * A wiki is a website that anyone can edit.
 * //If you can use a word processor, you can use a wiki!//
 * Visitors can see a history of changes and revert to earlier versions.
 * Visitors can discuss the page in a threaded forum.


 * Wikipedia**
 * Online encyclopedia
 * Collaboratively authored and edited
 * Over 1 million users worldwide
 * Over 1 million articles in English
 * Great resource, but…
 * Use with caution


 * Educational Wikis**
 * Collaboratively authored class texts
 * Writing projects
 * Group projects
 * Sharing resources
 * Grade level teams
 * Subject area teams
 * Professional development
 * Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
 * ePortfolios
 * Clubs, PTAs, and events
 * Mapping of concepts, brainstorming
 * Presentation tools

include component="page" page="examples" editable="1" **Activity 1: Evaluate Educational Wikis (and participate in a wiki discussion)**

Getting Started with Wikispaces
**Activity 2: Edit a Wiki Page**

**Activity 3: Create Your Own Wiki with Wikispaces.com (a walkthrough)** > //Note: [|Wikispaces help] may also be helpful, but can be out-of-date compared to the latest version of the service. This workshop wiki may be out of date soon, as well. Your best technical support is to play with Wikispaces.//
 * Wikispaces for Teachers: []
 * [|Create an Account] (if you haven't already)
 * Create a Wiki
 * [|Edit This Page]: Text, Numbers & Bullets, Links, Images, Embedding, Tables, and More...
 * [|Wiki Text]
 * Discussion
 * History
 * Notifications
 * Create a New Page
 * Edit Navigation
 * [|Manage Wiki] (just the highlights... )
 * [|My Account] (again, just the highlights... )
 * Create more wikis!

//**Embedding Content and Integrating With Other Tools**// > //Note: Wikispaces help may also be helpful, but can be out-of-date compared to the latest version of the service. This workshop wiki may be out of date soon, as well. Your best technical support is to play with Wikispaces.//
 * [|Images and Files] (Review)
 * While editing a page, place your cursor where you want the image to appear.
 * Then click the **Files** icon (which looks like a picture in a frame).
 * Select the file you want to insert, upload it, and then double-click the thumbnail of the image (or file) to make it appear on the page.
 * [|Embed Other Media] (Review)
 * While editing a page, place your cursor where you want the media to appear.
 * Then click on the **Widget** icon (which looks like a TV).
 * Navigate to the type of media you want to embed (for specific instructions), or else choose Other.
 * Paste in the embed code provided by the service you are trying to embed, and then click **Save**.
 * Embedding Specific Media (Demonstrations)
 * Video (Using [|YouTube] or [|TeacherTube]... or others)
 * Calendars (Using [|Google Calendar])
 * Documents (Using [|Google Docs])
 * Forms (Using [|Google Docs])

//**More Tips and Tricks**// (time permitting) > //Note: Wikispaces help may also be helpful, but can be out-of-date compared to the latest version of the service. This workshop wiki may be out of date soon, as well. Your best technical support is to play with Wikispaces.//
 * Image Alignment: While editing the page, click on the image and select an alignment from the dropdown menu (try left or right alignment). Or try using a table to arrange your pictures (see below).
 * Images as Links: While editing the page, click on the image and then click on the **Link** icon.
 * Tables: While editing the page, click on the **Table** icon and select the number of rows and columns. Then click in an individual cell to add text, images, or other content. The table will automatically resize and remain well-aligned.
 * Permissions By Page: While //viewing// a page, click on the **Page** dropdown menu (the little triangle) and select **Lock** or **Unlock**.
 * [|Tags]: While //viewing// a page, click on the **Page** dropdown menu (the little triangle) and select **Details and Tags**. Then click **Edit** next to tags. Now you can click on a tag to see all pages with that tag, or you can search by tag in the search field (usually in the left-hand column).
 * Remove Ads: Go to **Manage Wiki**, then **Subscription**, and **Request a complimentary upgrade to Plus for K-12 education** at the bottom of the page.

//**More Cool Features**// (time permitting)
 * [|Templates]: Create time saving templates! (Useful for creating many similar student or group pages.)
 * Domain Name (Change your URL to something better, shorter, or more meaningful.)
 * Wiki Info (Change the title and description of your wiki to something better... and select an appropriate license.)
 * Badges (Get the word out — promote your wiki.)
 * Exports (Back up your wiki!)

Wrap-up and Q&A

 * Benefits**
 * Engagement and motivation
 * Context-embedded learning
 * Inquiry-driven learning
 * Collaborative learning
 * Reflection and metacognition
 * 21st-century skills


 * Concerns**
 * Information literacy
 * Inappropriate content
 * Inappropriate sharing
 * Threats and cyber-bullying
 * Intellectual property
 * Fraud and identity theft
 * Stalkers and predators
 * Lack of understanding

//**Proactive Strategies**// (if necessary)

**Reflection Activity**

**Activity 4: Share Your Own Wiki** (May be completed after the workshop)