Wiki+PD

It's a //**Wiki Wiki**// World now....in many ways! Let's find out what that means.... // Agenda for the PD: // flat
 * Welcome! **

=Introduction=

=Hands-On Assignment= (//click this Word file to save or print a copy of this assignment:// ) 1. Join Wikispaces.com 2. Join this TMS Tech Tips Wiki 
 * @What is a Wiki?
 * What is a Wiki used for?
 *  Click Join in the top right hand side of the website
 *  Register with Wikispaces.com
 * Do not create a new wiki
 * Click the Join this Wiki link in the top left hand corner
 *  Click the request membership button
 * When I accept you into the TMS Tech Tips wiki, you will be able to continue this assignment

3. Add a New Page  4. Edit your new page to type information about your STATE  
 *  Click the Add a New page link in the side bar, in the top left hand corner. This option is only visible if you are registered and have joined the wiki.
 * Type the name of a **STATE** for the name of your page
 * Click on the "edit" button at the top of the page. The page editor toolbar will appear. The toolbar may be dragged around the screen.
 * The page editor allows you to add text and pictures to a page and to format that page.
 * Follow the **Wiki How To’s** page for editing features
 * Click the "Save" button to save your work and the toolbar will disappear.
 * Save frequently
 * Type information about your STATE onto your new page
 * It is possible to copy and paste text from a Word file onto the wiki page also
 *  Insert pictures from anything you have saved in your H, L or P drive (or try using an external link to link to a picture on the Internet)
 * Add this link to your STATE page: []

5. Edit others’ STATE pages  6. View History Tab on your STATE page  7. View Discussion Tab on your STATE page 
 * Add/change information on the page
 * Note who has edited this page and that it is possible to **Revert** to older versions
 * Start a discussion
 * Go to another STATE page and respond to at least one discussion question

=Classroom Uses and Considerations=
 * How could you use a wiki for your class?
 * Things to think about