Wiki+Info

//Wiki Wiki Wiki! (an attempt at explaining wikis)// While wikis are generally easy to use and share, you might find it helpful to watch the video "Wikis in Plain English". (Suggested Directions) 1.) It is a popular and very basic 'how to' clip': http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=20514 2.) Once you've watched that, try looking at the posted powerpoint below:  3.) Next, try to start making your wiki-go to: http://www.wikispaces.com/site/tour OR

(both offer more steps to follow in making a wiki-by now, you should be making your wiki)

4.) You might find it helpful to look at examples of active and well-developed w ikis. Look at some of the examples below  http://105.wikispaces.com/   -US History, World Cultures, US Government and Constitutional/Criminal Law courses. http://adamsnews.wikispaces.com/ -A site maintained by students to distribute news and other happenings at the school. http://delmarhistory8.wikispaces.com/ **-** An 8th grade U.S. History class wiki designed around students investigating and doing history http://factorywall.wikispaces.com/ -art wiki –student work teaching ideas http://bookleads.wikispaces.com/ -resources for promoting reading, links to author podcasts, authors who skype, book lists, etc. http://codeblue.wikispaces.com/ : Grade 6 students learning about the human body open their own "online medical clinic." http://shs-anatomy.wikispaces.com/ high school anatomy wiki http://connectedpro-d.wikispaces.com/HEALTH+AND+PHYS+ED-middle school health and phys ed. http://ncea-physical-education.wikispaces.com/-higher education phys ed. http://ncea-physical-education.wikispaces.com/-high school math blog

If you aren't here to make a wiki, check out the following (free) web tools: http://www.mindmeister.com http://www.go2web20.net http://www.gimp.org/downloads/ http://www.teachers-pet.org/