How+to+use+a+Wiki

= = = = =**[|press release]Getting Started**=

To get started, click on the 'edit' link above to add content to this page. You and other contributors can also comment on pages using the 'discussion' link at the top of every page.

Adding Links to the Side Menu

 * Click **edit navigation** at the bottom of the side menu
 * Enter the text for the links you will create. Hit Enter after each word or phrase to create a vertical menu.
 * Make text link to sites:
 * Highlight the word or phrase to link [[image:iconnectilearn/question_mark_animated.gif width="127" height="210" align="right"]]
 * Click the globe and chain link icon in the toolbar. A new window will pop up (make sure your web browser allows popups from Wikispaces.com).
 * The new window will have 3 sections
 * **Link Text:** This is the text that will act as a link. It should be what you just highlighted; correct it if it's not.
 * **Wiki Link:** Select this option if you wish to link to or create a new page **on your space.** Either select a pre-existing page from the drop-down menu, **OR** select "New Page" from the menu and type the name of your new page in the box below.
 * **External Link:** Select this option if you wish to link to a page **outside of your space** (e.g., CNN.com). You can also use this option to create a "send email" link. To do this, select "mailto:" from the drop-down menu, then put your email address in the box.
 * Click **OK** on the right if everything looks good; **Cancel** if you change your mind.
 * After you've created all your links, select **Save** from the editor. Your new menu will appear in the sidebar.
 * Links will remain a dark red color until you go to the new page and input text.

Editing Pages

 * Click **Edit this Page** on any page to create or edit text
 * The left side of the editor toolbar works just like Microsoft Word - Bold, Italic, Underline, bulletpoints, etc. You cannot change font size, but you can make section headings different sizes and add lines to separate sections.
 * The green tree icon allows you to insert a picture or file (see instructions below)
 * The TV screen icon allows you to embed video, polls, spreadsheets, and other multimedia "widgets"
 * ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HIT **SAVE** before leaving the editor; otherwise, you will lose all your work

Uploading Files (Documents & Pictures)

 * **Manage Space**
 * Under **Space Contents**, choose **List and Upload Files**
 * At the File Selection box, select **Browse...** and navigate to the file you want to upload
 * Choose your file, select **Open** in the popup dialog box, and press **Send** on the Wikispaces page

Displaying Picture/Offering Files for Download

 * From the Page Editor, select the green tree icon
 * The **Insert File** window will pop up.
 * Doubleclick the file you want to insert in the page
 * If it is a text document (Word, Excel, .pdf, etc.), the filename will appear in double brackets - " example.doc "
 * If it is a picture, you will be prompted to align it left, right, or center, and you will be able to add a caption


 * About This Space**

This space is currently **public**. It can be seen and edited by everyone.

=Need Additional Assistance?=


 * For more information on how to use Wikispaces, see our help section.
 * Beyond this page, additional assistance for k12 teachers can be found here.
 * [|Teachers First: A wiki walk-through]

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