Editing+Your+Wiki

= How do I get started = If you want to create your own for-education wiki, you can use this link: [] and set up an account. Follow the instructions for creating your wiki.

Now that you have your wiki created, let's look at how to make it more usable for your guidance program.

To add a page to your wiki, start in the navigation pane (at the left side of your screen)
Click the "New Page" link Tpe the name of your page (this will appear in the navigation pane) Voila! A new page in your wiki has been created.

B. Using HELP at Wikispaces
In the top right-hand corner, click the Wikispaces icon (looks like a rectangular button) Click "get help" to access the Help menu and information The Help Menu also offers a series of videos to demonstrate different features.

C. Editing Your Page
To change your page (add something, make a correction, take something off a page), click the button that reads "Edit This Page" Your page now looks like a word processing document to which you can make needed changes. Write the text you would like on your page. You can format it with bold, underline, italics, headings and more. Once you are done editing, click **SAVE.**

D. Editor Toolbar
Use the tools in the toolbar to edit your document just as you would a word processing document. .................1.................2.................3............4.......5...6....7...8...9

1. Text Style and Color: Bold, Italic, Underline, Color
When you click on the color button, you have options for not only color, but font, size, background color and alignment.

2. Heading Style
Since the wiki wasn't created necessarily for the visual "wow," the heading style drop-down menu will allow you to choose a style that will set your headings or text apart without indenting.

3. Numbering, Bullets, Horizontal Rule
Choose numbering or bullets to apply that particular style to your text. Insert a horizontal rule (horizontal line) where your insert point is.

4. Insert Link/ Remove Link[[image:hamilton-piece.jpg width="300" height="144" align="right"]]
Type the text that you want to be the link, then click the Insert Link Button. Choose either internal or external link, and if it is an external link, supply the URL (it's best to copy and paste). If you want to remove the link but not the text, simply select the text and click Remove Link. Highlight the text you would like to link and click on the earth icon in the toolbar. Another window will appear allowing you to create a link to another page in your space or another website Click OK.

5. Insert Images and Files
Use this button to insert a document or image onto your wiki page. Place your insertion point at the place on our page where you want the document to appear. Click the Insert Images and Files button. Browse to find the document or file. Click Upload. Once the file or document has been uploaded, an Icon will appear in the Images and Files WIndow. Double click to insert it onto your wiki page. Click the icon that looks like a tree. **BROWSE** your computer for the image you would like and [|click **OPEN**.] **Upload** the chosen picture or file. Place your cursor where you would like the image on the page. Double click the image or file to place it on the page.

6. Embed Widgets
Widgets are small applications you can embed (house) on your wiki page. They include videos (from YouTube, TeacherTube, Google, Yahoo), Calendars (Google and others) RSS Feeds ("subscriptions" to updated websites), chats (Gabby, Skype, Meebo), etc. The list shows the options you have. Simply choose the type of widget you want to embed and follow the step-by-step directions listed. It's easy!!! Go to the icon of the TV in the toolbar. Choose the type of object you'd like to embed. Follow the instructions for embedding each object. Click **SAVE**.

7. Insert a Table[[image:page12_1.png width="188" height="157" align="right"]]
Insert a "grid" into which you can type information. Often, columns and rows help to organize information on your page.

8. Insert Special Character
When clicked, this window reveals special characters you might not find on your regular keyboard. Make sure you insertion point is where you want the character to appear. Simply choose the character and click Insert.

9. Insert Code
If you have code to insert onto your wiki page, click here - type or paste the code - click Insert Code.

10. Text Editor
Allows you to view your webpage in HTML to make changes.

Let your imagination go to see how many ways you can use a wiki with your classes.
Check out the K-12 Educational Community at: http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com

For help: help@wikispaces.com