Group+8

Task 1

 * 1) If you have not done so already sign in as a new user by clicking on the sign in icon at the top right of this page.
 * 2) Fill in the required text boxes.
 * 3) You will be been given permission to join this wiki space and be able to edit pages.

Task 2
Face to face or live (synchronis)
 * 1) Introduce yourself to your group members.
 * 2) Explore this home page to familiarise yourself with the layout of the wiki.

Online at your own pace (asynchronis)
 * 1) Find your own group page in the left hand menu. Click on it - these instructions will appear again.
 * 2) Click the 'edit this page' icon. The Editor toolbar will appear.
 * 3) Locate the 'Insert images and file', 'table' and 'hyperlink' icons in the Editor bar.
 * 4) Leave the Editor bar open and move onto task 3.

Task 3

 * 1) Decide on a group name - enter it onto your page. Explore the formatting options e.g. bold, font colour.
 * 2) Brainstorm a few words about you have learned about wikis and blogs so far today an write them onto your page.
 * 3) Make a table 2 columns by 6 rows.
 * 4) Head up the columns with headings - blogs - wikis
 * 5) Enter under each heading 3 examples of how you can use blogs and/or wikis in the classroom.
 * 6) Explain how the use each of these examples supports good teaching and learning.
 * 7) Delete these instructions for Tasks 1, 2 and 3 from your page. (they are on the home page if you need them)
 * 8) Save your page.

To Create Your Own Wiki:
1. Go to http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers100K 2. Find a unique user name. 3. Enter password and email address. 4. Create a wiki name - reflects the theme of your wiki - don't use spaces. 5. Select space visibility according to needs. 6. Tick educational use. 7. and JOIN us online.