9H Persepolis Wiki

1. 9H Persepolis Wiki Mrs. Knopp Library Media Specialist

2. What is a Wiki? • The term wiki comes from the phrase Wiki-Wiki which is the Hawaiian word for quick. • A wiki is a website that allows multiple users to create, modify and organize web page content. • Wikis are created for a group of people to collaborate and share ideas. • Name one famous Wiki?

3. Advantages of Wikis • Wikis facilitate collaborative group projects • Students can edit pages from anywhere they have Internet access • No need to meet as a group • The Persepolis wiki can be viewed by everyone but edited only by students in your class

4. Getting Started • Go to http://persepolis1-whs.wikispaces.com/ • Click on Sign In (upper right hand corner) • Sign in as follows • Username: Firstname.Lastname (example John.Smith) • Password: westlake (case sensitive) • Click on My Accountto change password on the Settings Page (do this first time you log in) • Click on Dashboard Tab to access wiki • Under Favorite Wikis click on Persepolis

5. Persepolis Wiki Overview • Welcome • Wiki Tutorial • Overview/Resources • Task 1 • Click on your group’s page • Click on chapter • Guiding questions (examples) • Task 2 • Choose a question to discuss • Click on your group’s page

6. Editing a Page Overview • Verify that you are signed in • Click the Edit tab (note some pages are protected and you cannot edit them) • Only one student should edit same page at the same time

7. How do I add and format text? • Just start typing! • Editing a page is like using Microsoft Word. • Use the bold, italic, and underline buttons for simple formatting • Use the Color and Style Editor button to change your text’s size, color, and font • Use the dropdown list to make Headings • Create bulleted or numbered lists • DON’T FORGET TO CLICK SAVE WHEN DONE!

8. How do I add a link to a website? • Highlight the text or image that you would like to make into a link • Select the Link icon from the editor toolbar • Select the External Link tab • Type or paste the URL into the Address field • Click the Add Link button • Save the wiki page CIA – The World Factbook - Iran

9. How do I add an image? • Select the File icon from the editor toolbar • Click the Upload Files button to locate and upload image on your computer (from scanner/camera/internet) • Click on the image to place it on the page • Click on the image to get the File Properties popup, and adjust the alignment and size of your image, or add a caption • Save the wiki page

10. How do I add a file? • Place the cursor where you would like the link to your file to appear • Select the File icon to locate the file on your computer • Upload File (Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint) • Click on the file to place it on the page. • Save the wiki page

11. How do I embed video (audio or map)? • Place the cursor where you want the video to appear • Select the Widget icon from the editor toolbar • In the Widgets tool, select Video from the side menu and choose your video service or click Other • In a separate browser window, navigate to your video. Look for something that says “Embed” (or maybe “Share”), followed by a piece of code. Copy this code. • Back on your wiki page, paste the copied code into the field in the Widget tool. Hit Save. • Click on the embedded widget to get the Widget Properties popup, and adjust the alignment and size of your video • Save the wiki page

12. History Tab • Can view all Wiki edits • Mrs. Matthews will utilize this feature to determine how much each individual student is contributing to the Wiki • Can revert to a previous version if necessary • If you edit page but don’t save it, you will get a message.

13. Discussion Tab • Click on the Discussion Tab of another group’s page to add your positive comments • Other students or Mrs. Matthew’s may leave comments on your group’s Discussion Page

14. Time for practice! • Edit your practice page • Insert your name; bold and underlined • Link to a website on Iran • Insert a map of Iran • Don’t forget to click SAVE