About+Classroom+Wikis


 * The More You Know... About Classroom Wikis! **

Ready to begin creating your own classroom wiki? As an educator, Wikispaces provides free, private wikis that are secure and visible only to members.

**There are two ways to sign up:** 1. Use this special page for teachers to sign up for Wikispaces 2. Watch this video about how to create a wiki within your current account and upgrade your subscription to the free K-12 plan:

**Once you have a teacher account created:** Watch quick overview videos about setting up and personalizing your classroom wiki.
 * Introduction to Wikispaces
 * Personalize Your Wiki
 * Inserting Files and Pictures
 * Embedding Widgets
 * Permissions
 * Send Invitations to Future Members by E-mail
 * Creating Student Accounts

Still need more help? Teacher Help has a great overview of how to create and monitor a wikispace for K-12 educators.

**Your Turn!** Now that you have spent some time getting to know Wikispaces and the fundamentals of the wiki site, try to do the following:
 * 1) Edit the content of your personal "Wiki Home" page. Include a title and overview of your wiki.
 * 2) Add a new page and link the two together.
 * 3) Practice changing the font size, color, and style. Note: Stick to basic font styles that are compatible with all computers.
 * 4) Click on the "embed widgets" button and explore the various media you can include within your wiki.
 * 5) Try to add a link or image to your wiki.
 * 6) Set permission levels.
 * 7) Invite some collaborators to your wiki (we can practice with each other).
 * 8) View Page History to look at the development of the wiki and as a restore tool.

//Note: These are all the "basic skills" of a wiki. I do not expect your shared wiki in Let's Practice Websites & Wikis to contain every element. I do, however, recommend you spend some time exploring each skill and gaining experience creating your own wiki.//

**Do any other free wikis exist?** Yes. PBWorks is another web-based wiki creation site. If you choose to use this site over Wikispaces, read carefully! You will want to be sure to select the //free// wiki!