Most of your assignments will be done in an online application called a wiki (also known as a "workspace"), a type of website that allows for collaborative editing of its content. For those of you not familiar with wikis, this format may seem a little daunting. Here are some tips to help you.
Directions |
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Joining the wiki | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Creating blank pages | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Creating the project overview page (using a template) | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Navigating in a wiki | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Comments and edits: what's the difference? | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Uploading files and images to the wiki | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Linking from one wiki page to another | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Linking to external sites | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Adjusting image properties (text wrapping, size, etc) |
Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Creating PDFs of wiki pages | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Adding multimedia | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Finding files and pages | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Modifying frequency of wiki notifications | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
Contacting Cohorts | Wiki Page | Screencast demonstration | PDF File |
(Help Available in Wiki Page Format Only)
Inserting Plugins | Advanced Notification Options | |
Inserting & Using Tables | Editing Your PBworks Profile Page | |
PBWorks User Manual/Educational Editions |
For additional wiki assistance, please contact Kristyn Kamps or Deidre Thornsbury.