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HOW TO USE WIKIS IN EDUCATION
 * WHAT IS A WIKI? || A Web site developed collaboratively by a community of users, allowing any user to add and edit content. ||

Click [|here] for a guide (Educational Technology and Mobile Learning) about using Wikis in education.

[|Wikispaces Classroom], a new product, is designed exclusively for teachers and students. It focuses on simplicity, engagement, and student outcomes (and is free).

HOW TO CREATE A WIKI
 * Corinne Hayes has created a wiki to show YOU how to create your own wiki . Wiki Creations will take you to a fabulous site that explains how to insert pictures, your own voice, links and more!
 * A FABULOUS wiki on "How to Create a Wiki" is available


 * Five Great Sites to use to CREATE A WIKI: **
 * 1) Wikispaces - One of the most popular wiki creators that is free for education. Can also be made private (password protected). Helpful Videos; ( be sure to sign up for the EDUCATORS account!)
 * 2) PBworks - Very similar to Wikispaces and free for a basic account. However, there are paid accounts as well that offer features for educators, such as more space and privacy controls.
 * 3) Zoho Wiki - Very affordable site for creating not only wikis, but also a complete educational portal package.
 * 4) Weebly - Popular website creator for education that allows for blogging and a creation of a site that can be used as a wiki.
 * 5) Google Sites - Nice free way to create a project wiki through the use of awesome Google tools.


 * How to add a PowerPoint Presentation into your wiki: **

How to embed a powerpoint in to a wiki

 * 1) Create an account with **Slideshare** It’s free. You will need a valid email add ress that you can access from the computer you’re on. Slideshare will send you a validation code. Record your Slideshare account details, including the email add ress, username & password. You might need them again!
 * 2) Click on the upload but to n.
 * 3) Hit Browse and find your presentation.
 * 4) Fill in the details.
 * 5) Click on Publish All.
 * 6) The program responds. You have to wait, and sometimes it takes quite a while – allow at least 10 minutes!
 * 7) Your file will appear in the My Uploads screen. To find this, click on the link to Current status
 * 8) Click on Edit/Delete. Update your details so you allow Creative Commons Attribution. Click on Update.
 * 9) Click on View Presentation.
 * 10) Click on ShareCopy the Embed codeClick on the text box to highlight the text, then press CTRL C to copy it.
 * 11) Put your cursor in the spot on your wiki page where you want the powerpoint to go.Click on the Embed Widget To ol.
 * 12) Paste code in to Slides how – Other text box. (CTRL V to paste)Click on Save.

WIKI APPS These [|wiki apps] for Ipads can be used for a variety of purposes including : documentation, collaboration and glossary making.