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**// What, When, Where, Why, and How to Wiki //** **// AP English //** **// To Wiki, or not to Wiki: that is the question? //**  Name _ Define the following terms: __** Web 2.0  **___ _  _   _ ** Why Wiki??? **  ·  Network  ·  Collaborate  ·  Share information  ·  Increase engagement  ·  Facilitate communication  ·  Redefine our connections with people  ·  Enhance learning experience  ·  Incorporate new technology and form of communication  ·  Share knowledge, research, and creative ideas  ·  Distance education  ·  Share interests  ·  Bring people together  ·  Awareness of new technology/form of information
 * // Discovering Wikispaces: //**
 * Wikispace **
 * Blog **
 * Podcast **
 * Notes **

Wiki Etiquette for Students - How to act on a wiki.
**Keep safe**. Never post your personal information or information about someone else. Keep things like ages, addresses, phone numbers, names of towns, or even places we work off the Internet. Remember that information on the internet, especially embarrassing information, may still be around after you've deleted it. Be careful not to post things that may come back to haunt you later. Follow school policy! **Be truthful**. Write things you know to be correct using facts from research //__from reliable, credible sources__//. **Ask first, then give credit.** Ask an artist's permission to post their photos, pictures or pieces of writing. Never use first and last names of people that could identify them in a photo or video. You must also ask permission when using an idea from a friend, a family member, or even from an acquaintance. After you have his/her permission, then you must ask if you can post his/her name to give him/her credit. If you know anyone who is breaking any part of this rule, it is very important to tell someone who can help immediately. **Be nice.** The most important thing to remember is sarcasm hurts. Be overly friendly and be positive. Remember ... treat others as you would like to be treated. **Read, re-read, and proof-read before you click ENTER.** Don't rush to make that final. Once you press that button, you can't bring it back. Look everything over, and use your spell check to be sure everything is accurate. When you are certain that the editing is complete, then **__save__** to publish. **Information please.** The Internet is a great source of information, but information is only useful when it is accurate. **Be brief, to the point and logical.** Use breaks in your text and formatting elements to make the page easy to read and understand. **Follow Directions.** Be sure to follow the directions that are given for the assignment -- be creative, but within the parameters set forth on the page. **Do not delete the work of others deliberately.** ** Do this only if ** it is part of the editing process. **Keep it on topic - classroom oriented**. This isn't the place to discuss after-school plans. Wiki pages and other web 2.0 applications have great potential as classroom tools. They can connect teachers and students beyond the classroom walls. With this opportunity, you are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These rules include but are not limited to the following: ·  Be polite. Never send or encourage others to send abusive messages. ·  Use appropriate language. Never swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. ·  Identify yourself on all correspondence. Do not send anonymous messages or represent a message to have been written by another. ·  Respect the ideas of others. Be sure any additions or comments are constructive to the process. ·  Be thoughtful and respectful when participating in online discussions and collaborative online projects. Remember that once a message is posted, it cannot be deleted; only your instructor has this ability. ·  Be responsible when using wikis for project purposes: for **the text, audio, video and graphic material as well as any links you post onto a wikipage.** Teachers have access to edit history that identifies what was edited, when it was edited, and who did the editing! ·  Express your thoughts in complete sentences, and __do not__ use instant message or texting slang (“lol” for example). Be aware that the inappropriate use of electronic information resources can be a violation of school rules, local, state and federal laws; and you can be prosecuted for violating those laws. ___ ** How to Create a Page ** Under the **Action** heading on the left hand toolbar, select **New Page**. Type in the name of your page and **click create**. You should see a blank page and an editor bar across the top of the page. You can begin to enter text or copy and paste text or images onto the page. The tool bar is similar to that in Word and you should be able to navigate this well.
 * __ Wiki Etiquette  __**
 * I, _ __(Print Your Name) have read and fully understand the handout “Wiki Etiquette.” I understand that with tools such as wiki spaces, I must be responsible and aware of what I publish for others to read and that violations of the policies will be dealt with by my teacher and or the school administration.__ **
 * Signature Date **
 * 1/26/09 **
 * Helpful Hints and How To **
 * How to access the site **
 * After you reply to the email invitation, you should be able to create an account and username. The website is located at http://mrsparksshakespeare.wikispaces.com. **

Click on the **Discussion** tab across the top of the main page. This will bring you into the discussion board area. You will see each new thread that has been added. You may post a new message or click on an existing message to read or reply. You will notice the discussion board posts various details about each thread including the subject, author, replies, views, and when the information was posted.
 * How to participate in the Discussion Board **

This process is very simple: click on the **Edit this Page** tab at the top of the page being displayed. You will notice the page now shows the **Editor** toolbar, and you can proceed with the changes or additions to be made.
 * How to Edit a Page **

After you have selected the **Edit this Page** tab along the **Editor** toolbar, you will see various icons. If you move your mouse across these icons, you will see the options to copy a link, remove link, insert picture, insert table, etc. It is also possible to copy and paste directly onto the page, although there are sometimes formatting issues. For more detailed information, consult the help section.
 * How to add images, links, and other information **

Select the **Help** tab at the very top of the wiki. Get more information and in-depth answers on
 * For more Help **
 * Introduction to Wikispace
 * Editing a page
 * Manage wiki
 * User accounts
 * Adding members to the wiki
 * Advanced features
 * Wiki text
 * Troubleshooting
 * About wikispaces