The purpose of this exercise is to gain hands-on experience using a wiki, utilizing basic functions.

For this exercise we will be working in partners, one will be the “writer” and one will be the “editor”. As a pair, you will be assigned a page # on our website from 1-15. This page is where you, as partners, will keep your updated information throughout the course.

Ø The writer’s task is to add content to the wiki space
Ø The editor’s task is to build on or revise content on the wiki space

Before you begin:

1. Individually, register on your class wikispaces.com or wetpaint.com wiki, whichever site your teacher has chosen. Your username should be your first name followed by your last name followed by 2009.
Example—
First name: Sam Last name: Jones Username: SamJones2009

2. Under the Navigation bar on the left hand side of the page, select the page number that you and your partner have been assigned.

Tasks:

1) WRITER
a) Type the content below into your wiki space page. Be mindful of the formatting (i.e. heading, bold, italic, underline).
b) Select the option “Heading 1” for the title.
c) When you are done, select Save.

WHAT IS A WIKI? A wiki is a website that gives users the ability to read, edit, and save content. Benefits of a wiki: 1. Allows groups to collaborate and communicate online through web-based interaction.

1) EDITOR
a) Change the font colour of the title heading to the colour of your choice.
b) Build on the Benefits of a wiki by adding lines 2 and 3.
c) When you are done, select Save.

WHAT IS A WIKI? A wiki is a website that gives users the ability to read, edit, and save content. Benefits of a wiki: 1. Allows groups to collaborate and communicate online through web-based interaction. 2. Overcomes the challenges of time and location. 3. Enhances knowledge building and sharing.

1) WRITER
a) Change the ordered list to an unordered list.
b) When you are done, select Save.

2) EDITOR
a) Add content to the wiki space page, just below the “Benefits of a wiki” section.
b) Insert an “External Link” to www.wikispaces.com or www.wetpaint.com
c) When you are done, select Save.

WHAT IS A WIKI? A wiki is a website that gives users the ability to read, edit, and save content. Benefits of a wiki: · Allows groups to collaborate and communicate online through web-based interaction. · Overcomes the challenges of time and location. · Enhances knowledge building and sharing. Useful wiki website: www.wikispaces.com or www.wetpaint.com

3) WRITER
a) Insert an image on your wiki space page by selecting one of the images already uploaded.
b) Align the image to the “Left” of your page.
c) When you are done, select Save.

4) EDITOR
a) Add your name and your partner’s name at the top of the page, above the title.