Wikispaces+Help

So what is a Wiki? A wiki is an online forum that allows people to have discussions (much like a blog), and to edit each other's work, which means that you can collaborate with other people about their ideas. For more information check out the video on [|why wikis are great]!

1.    Go to the website:  http://cavsenglish100809.wikispaces.com/  (note there is no www) 2.    Click on “Sign in” at the top of the page. 3.    It will take you to this page:     If it doesn’t work, did you?  4.    When you have successfully logged in, you will come to this screen. Click on the envelope (with the number next to it in the image). This is your mail. You can message other people within the space using their username. Practice by sending a message to your teacher. 5.    If you can’t login, please EMAIL your teacher for help. Be certain to fully explain your problem. 6.    If you can login, go to the “My Account Page” 
 * How to Log in to the Site**
 * Enter your username correctly? (include the 10 and the - )
 * Ent    er your password correctly? (it is case sensitive)
 *    __ DO NOT __ change your username
 * Add an email address (it will send that email an address, click on the link within that email to verify)
 *     Change your password to something you will remember. If you forget, you risk locking yourself out when something is due.

DIRECTIONS FOR DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
 * 1) Click on the "Discussion" tab at the top of the page.
 * 2) Click on the "First Posting" link.
 * 3) Write your name and the title of the posting (i.e. "first posting" for the first one) in the "Subject" box. Example: Ms. Llewellyn First Posting.
 * 4) Write your response in the message box. You may respond to the question and to the other posts as many times as you feel necessary. Remember to remain polite in your responses. You will be graded for posting at least one response to this question.
 * 5) Click "Post."

HOW TO FIND INFO ON YOUR "CLASS" PAGE
 * 1) Click on the link for your class period on the left-hand side navigation menu.
 * 2) Click "Edit this page" when you are ready to respond to the question.
 * 3) Read directions for posting a response.
 * 4) Type your response into a word document incase your response does not save. Remember, if more than one of you are on the website at a time, your chagnes may not save.
 * 5) Always include your name with your response in order to receive credit; however, keep in mind that Ms. Llewellyn can check the "History" page and see any changes/edits.
 * 6) Click "save" when you are finished responding.
 * 7) Reread the page to ensure that your answer has posted.