Activity+2+Create,+Edit,+and+Customize+Your+Wiki


 * Welcome Activity**
 * What was your biggest "ah ha!" moment as you explored other educational wikis?
 * What is the biggest question you have after exploring other educational wikis?
 * And what do you most want to accomplish with your own wiki?


 * Oranizing Your Wiki - Examples and Questions**
 * Selected Wikis:
 * http://dunnapenglish12.wikispaces.com/1.++The+Collector
 * http://chemicalparadigms.wikispaces.com/IB+Chemistry
 * http://bergmannscience.wikispaces.com/
 * http://teaching-with-technology.wikispaces.com/
 * http://mslibrary.wikispaces.com/
 * http://informationfluency.wikispaces.com/
 * http://woodward8.wikispaces.com/ & http://misswargoenglish.wikispaces.com/
 * https://cellprojects.wikispaces.com/
 * Other examples:
 * Leigh Murrel's wikis for Spanish class - http://lm3.wikispaces.com/ & http://lm4.wikispaces.com/
 * A 5th Grade project wiki from Karen Kliegman - https://survivormd.wikispaces.com/
 * A PE wiki recommended by Jeannettee Campos - []
 * A wiki for an architecture class recommended by Stephanie Cheney - []
 * Wikis for Social Change recommended by Dan Rezac - http://global-poverty.wikispaces.com/ & http://theglobalwarmingproject.wikispaces.com/
 * Questions to consider:
 * The questions in the Activity1 activity above. ;)
 * How much material do you want on a page and when should you create a new page? (Or how much should your users have to scroll? You might consider the table of contents feature too.)
 * Which pages should appear in the navigation, and which should only appear as links on a new page?
 * Who will have permission to edit your site?
 * How will you use the discussion feature?
 * Would a blog, Google Doc, or Moodle classroom be better suited to what you're trying to do? (Or how is this uniquely appropriate for a wiki?)


 * Create Your Own Wiki with Wikispaces.com (A Walkthrough)**
 * Wikispaces : http://www.wikispaces.com
 * Create an Account (If You Haven't Already)
 * Create a Wiki
 * Edit This Page
 * Wiki Text: http://www.wikispaces.com/wikitext
 * Discussion
 * History
 * Notifications
 * Create a New Page
 * Edit Navigation
 * Manage Wiki (Just the highlights... we'll explore advanced options next week.)
 * My Account
 * Create more wikis!
 * Wikispaces Help: http://www.wikispaces.com/help+index


 * Reflection Activity:**
 * What feature (or organizational tip) are you most excited about implementing on your wiki?
 * What questions do you still have about creating your own wiki?

ACTIVITY 2:

 * Create your own wiki.
 * Post a link to your wiki in the "discussion" tab above using the subject "Session 2 - Lastname, Firstname." (Be sure to include the http so that the link is "hot" when others read your post.)
 * Evaluate three wikis created by your classmates. Reply to their post with your evaluation. Please include the following in your evaluation:
 * 1) An element of praise for the wiki your colleague has created.
 * 2) A question about the wiki (or how it will be used).
 * 3) A suggestion for potentially improving the wiki (or for how it might be used).
 * Read what others have written about your wiki - and respond to their questions. ;)
 * Note: You might need to revisit the discussion tab two or three times during the week to fully participate in and benefit from this discussion.