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Wikispaces.comWeb 2.0 Application

Table of Contents

What is Wikispaces?

How do you use Wikispaces?

Is it beneficial to use as a teacher?

Can students use this site safely?

Conclusion

What is Wikispaces?

www.wikispaces.com is a website that allows groups to post and edit information for group assignments.

This site can be used for social interaction or work assignments.

This site helps groups stay organized and concentrate on the task at hand.

Wikispaces is a secure website only authorized members can edit your groups information.

How do you use Wikispaces?

Starting a Wikispaces page is extremely easy to do! You only have to do the following:

Create a Username

Create a Password

Enter a valid email address

Then name your Wiki

After completing those four steps you are ready to start your Wiki!

How do you use Wikispaces? cont.

To get started click edit. This will allow you to start typing your new Wiki.

Click New Page in the left corner if you want to start a new subject line.

You can add as many pages as you like.

If you ever want to change information select the page you want and click edit.

How do you use Wikispaces? cont.

If you want to invite people to share and enjoy your Wiki:

Click Manage Wiki

Click invite friends

Insert your friends emails and Wikispaces does the rest.

This allows you to have messaging with your friends and they can add and edit information.

With this information you can get started! Have fun!

Is it beneficial to use as a teacher?

This website is extremely beneficial to use as a teacher.

You can:

Coordinate and create lessons with other teachers in your building or nationwide.

Create a Wiki for your students to use for group projects.

Use it to show your principal that you are working with other educators to help students learn.

Many people including teachers love this product because it truly works.

Can students use this site safely?

This site is extremely safe for students to use.

When set up for students select education for your type of Wiki.

There are very few advertisements on this website; the ad space used is for educational advertisements.

Students will only be exposed to the lessons that are posted on their Wiki.

An example listed online is from a 2nd grade teacher in Southern California

Conclusion

Wikispaces is a website that will give you unlimited potential working with groups online.

The website is easy to use for all ages.

The website is very beneficial to use as a teacher to work cooperatively with other educators.

The website is secure and safe for students to use.