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Welcome to the brand new Bellaire Wiki!

So, what's a "Wiki"?

A wiki is a website in which the content can be edited by anyone, not just the creator of the site. Wikis are supposed to be simple and accessible so that all that levels of computer users can participate. Some wikis are open to the public, and others (like this one) are private and can only be edited by the members. Wikis are being used in education and the corporate world as a venue for collaborative works. Note - "Wiki" is Hawaiian for quick.

How are we going to use the Bellaire wiki?

This space has been created to serve as a place where we can exchange ideas and collaborate on great lesson ideas. It will also be a place where you can go to get forms that are frequently used by everyone. I'd like to encourage all of you to contribute your great ideas.

Are there rules?

There are no rules! The more you edit and contribute, the more you will understand how to use the wiki and add to the collaborative experience. So post often! And watch the site--this is an experiment, so it will change often! Remember, it is possible to delete other people's contributions when you "edit" pages so please be respectful and make sure you do not inadvertantly delete other people's contributions.

Ready to get started?

Use the navigation bar on the left to view pages in the space. You can comment on any page by clicking "Comment" at the top of the page. You DO have to be a member of wikispaces to post comments. Becoming a member is free, just go to the wikispaces home page and sign up (create a username and password and enter your email). You will be sent a confirmation via email. You can edit any page by clicking "Edit" at the top of each page. You can edit the pages in the simple text editor provided and then click "save" at the bottom of the page. You do not have to be a member of wikispaces to edit pages. (You do have to be a member of this space to edit as it is protected) You can add images to your page by uploading files and then adding the tag when you edit your page. To view the changes that have already been made click on "History" at the top of the page. This will allow you to view all the versions of the page that have ever existed. That way, if we make a mistake, we can go back and get the older version. Wikispaces does not work well on the Safari web browser--use Firefox or Internet Explorer.

Contact Information: This space belongs to ALL OF US! If you need more information, you can email Karen Jensen at karen.jensen@killeenisd.org. It will only be as useful as we make it.

Portions of this page were copied from Susan Clines itec wikispace. We liked the way she formatted and explained the use of a wikispace, so we adapted her home page for ours. Thanks Susan!