WD_L15

Unit 4 Lesson 15: Introduction to WIkispaces

Instructional Objectives:


 * Provide a brief overview of wikispaces
 * Provide hands on activities to familiarize students with navigating through Wikispaces
 * Give brief overview of wikispaces website functions
 * Explore additional features and tools available

Student Objectives:


 * Create an login for wikispaces

Materials: Video ( http://www.wikispaces.com/content/wiki-tour/introduction )


 * Software: Web browser (Netscape, Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Safari), Podcasting website
 *  MCSummerYouthPrograms has an Wikispace student site. (Use google name and pw to access) You can set up groups and hand out the codes for the site.

Student Activities:
 * Create an login
 * Create wikispace account

Teaching Methods/Strategies 15 minute Introduction of Wikispaces. Show examples of wikispaces. Lead a discussion on appropriate usage. Show introduction video to Introduction.

 media type="youtube" key="-dnL00TdmLY" height="390" width="480" 45 minutes. Explore WIkispaces to brainstorm the types of content students may want to use for their wikispaces.

media type="youtube" key="F7BAU2XX5Ws" height="390" width="480" media type="youtube" key="icUR1A5eCKs" height="390" width="480"

**Useful Links**