Wiki+Tutorial

**What is a [|wiki]? **
(Common Craft Video - Wikis in Plain English) I am still trying to get the jist of this.


 * Create your own wiki for your classroom** []

Examples of Educational Wikis

Ways to Wiki - ideas for how to use it in the classroom

I know what a wiki is, now **how do I edit** a wiki?

__Getting Started:__
To add content, all you have to do is click on the "Edit this Page" button and begin typing. Similar to Microsoft Word, you will be able to type, delete, cut, paste, and move content. Remember, save your work as you go.
 * How do I add content?**

You will be able to italicize, bold, underline, change color and font, and size of your text. You will also be able to create lists using bullets. To do this, you must be in the "Editing" view and choose the tool you wish to use. To change the font size, click on the drop down window that reads "Normal." In the window, select the size of font you wish to use.
 * How do I modify what I have written?**

You can link a word, phrase, or image to a website. To do this, highlight the item or word you would like to link to the Web. Click the A window will open and prompt you to select a wiki link or an external link. You will want to select an external link. Copy the address from the website you wish to link to, and paste the address in the external link field.
 * How do I create a hyperlink?**
 * chain link** icon in the editing menu.

To insert an image or file, click in the area you wish to add the image or file, click on the insert **File** tool, a window will appear, and. you will need to **browse** for the image or file that is saved on your computer / flash drive. Once you find the image/file, **upload** it into our wikispace. You may insert the image (once the upload is complete) by simply **double clicking on the image/file**. The image will appear on the space
 * How do I insert an image or file?**

As you add content, take a moment to save your work. The **save button** is located in the top right corner.
 * How do I save my work?**

__Intermediate Level__
[|Free Widgets and Tools for Wikis]