What is a Wiki?

A wiki is a quick and easy way to deliver information. The page that this course is hosted on is a wiki. Unlike your FrontPage accounts it is easier to edit. Not only are wiki's user-friendly. But many of them are free.

My practice Wiki http://cttitraining.wikispaces.com

Why use a Wiki?

  • You can create many of them and do not have to wait for the IT department to set it up
  • Increase student engagement
  • No-hassle way to showcase your student's work online
  • Central place to collaborate
  • Access your files anywhere
  • No software needed



Creating a Wikispaces Account




For help on wikis go to http://wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers100k

Editing the Navigation


Look and Feel



Editing the Home Page




Homework

There is no official homework assignment this week. But you can always create things in your new wikispace.