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 * Intro to Wikispaces Classroom: **** Using the best of Wikispaces for projects and assessing student work. **


 * Date/time: Monday November 11, 2013; 7:00 - 8:15 EDT**

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Projects in Wikispaces Classroom

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 * Other past resources about wikis : **
 * **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: []**

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

==** [|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 tools:**

**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 <span class="gm_ gm_3fa9f645-1a31-4201-0c94-2e2b292242df gm-spell">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

<span class="gmw_">A handout version of POOR reasons to use wiki in your class (Please [|contact the TeachersFirst webmaster]<span class="gmw_"> for permission to share in teacher <span class="gm_ gm_8b530b20-99fb-914c-ec50-d486048b4d46 gm-spell">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]<span class="gmw_"> for permission to share in teacher <span class="gm_ gm_e0ea812c-69be-0d2f-d612-de6d46dae12c gm-spell">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]<span class="gmw_"> for permission to share in teacher <span class="gm_ gm_9b91e720-78e4-66de-fe1e-b93595a19585 gm-spell">inservice sessions--just so we know who is using it).