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Back to OK2Ask main page =Session Start Page: (bookmark this page for future reference!) =
 * Guided Wiki Walk **** (TWO SESSION workshop **


 * First session:**
 * **Wiki Why, Why NOT, and What**
 * **LOPP some examples**
 * **Terminology**
 * **Starting your space**


 * Between sessions:** (read the details here)
 * **School Policy check**
 * **LOPP more examples, as needed**
 * **Map your Wiki (paper or [|bubbl.us] or other [|concept map/ mind map tool])**
 * **1-2-3 pages**
 * **keep any questions on paper or  add them to our question page so we can be ready to help you!**
 * **work ahead on links, files, images if you WISH and are comfortable**
 * **If you like exploring and experimenting on you own, try some of the Wikispaces video tutorials: []**


 * Second session:**
 * **QUESTIONS and HELP!**
 * **Tool practice: links, files, images, formatting (and for the adventurous: embedding, templates)**
 * **Tips, barriers, and solutions**
 * **Leave a LINK on the WE DID IT! page **
 * **If your wiki is private, please invite cshively to join it so we can see it for your ProfDev certificate!**

**After BOTH sessions:** ===**If your wiki is private, please invite cshively to join it so we can see it for your ProfDev certificate!**===
 * Please take the time to respond to this [|feedback survey] . Thank you.
 * All participants who wish to receive **Professional Development Certificates** must complete the [|feedback survey] . Read more about Prof Dev Certificate requirements here.
 * ==**in addition to regular OK2Ask Prof Dev certificate requirements, participants seeking certificates for this two-session OK2Ask offering MUST leave the link to their wiki-in-progress on our "WE DID IT !" page.**==
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 * **The Bb/Collaborate recordings of these OK2Ask Sessions will be here:**
 * **TUESDAY [|3 pm recording]** (be patient while it opens in Bb/Collaborate) and **text chat log:** [[file:36-3pm 7-26.txt]]
 * **TUESDAY** [|6 pm recording](be patient while it opens in Bb/Collaborate) and **text chat log:**[[file:36-guided wiki walk 6pm Tues.txt]]
 * **THURSDAY** 3 pm chat log: [[file:36-wiki walk 2- 3pm.txt]]
 * **THURSDAY** 6 pm chat log: [[file:36-wikialk-2 6pm.txt]]
 * **THURSDAY** [|recording](be patient while it opens in Bb/Collaborate) Recording spans both session because of a tech glitch from Bb/Collaborate-- 6 pm session should skip ahead to second half. We //have// submitted a complaint to Bb/Collaborate about this glitch!

page of embedded items with pro/cons about embedding
==Help wiki for common questions, how to's, and management from Louise==

[|TeachersFirst] Your favorite teacher resource site, right?
Ex. //civil war wiki// //writing wiki//
 * LOADS of wiki ideas from TeachersFirst for your curriculum:** Search a curriculum topic AND wiki in the Keyword search on any [|TeachersFirst] page, selecting ALL words.

The [|WHY wiki? portion of the Wiki Walk-Through starts here].
 * [|TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through]**


 * [|bubbl.us]** and TeachersFirst's [|review of this editor's favorite tool] to create interactive, online graphic organizers


 * Wiki tools:**

** [|Wikispaces FREE, ad-free wikis for K-12] ** -- **Start yours here**
(wikispaces K-12 FAQ page has more info, if you prefer reading the directions step by step). [|PBWorks free wiki for education - signup page] (another free wiki tool. See [|complete tool comparison in the Wiki Walk-Through])

**Wiki Examples:**
A teacher-contributed list of wiki examples (shared by wikispaces) articles and resources about wikis in education Wikispaces own "sandbox" wiki to play with a wiki or teach your students the basic wiki skills without "ruining" your own (beware that ANYONE may have been "in the sandbox" recently, so preview!).
 * SAMPLER of classroom wikis (just a taste!)**

[|Light the wiki ideas] from the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through
 * Starter ideas for orienting your class to your new wiki:**


 * Helpful Files for you to use:**
 * [|Wiki Warranty.]** (Word document) from TeachersFirst (download, customize, include ON your actual wiki and send home for parents and students to sign). Please give proper credit for this adaptable document as mentioned in the document heading. **RIGHT click and Save Target As** to save a copy to your own computer where you can customize it.

A quick start help guide for K-12 wikis from WIkispaces

A template to use for bulk enrolling your students (Microsoft Excel file). **RIGHT click and Save Target As** to save a copy to your own computer where you add student names and follow directions included in a note at the top of the page

A handout version of POOR reasons to use wiki in your class (Please [|contact the TeachersFirst webmaster] for permission to share in teacher inservice sessions--just so we know who is using it).

Wiki use formats and ideas.pdf]]Some "what" ideas for your wiki (Please [|contact the TeachersFirst webmaster] for permission to share in teacher inservice sessions--just so we know who is using it).

a handout version of the Top Twelve Twiki Wiki Tips (Please [|contact the TeachersFirst webmaster] for permission to share in teacher inservice sessions--just so we know who is using it).