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LEQ: How do I create an online digital display space and how can I utilize it for my class assignments?

Wikispace - Your Digital Display Space

This activity is designed to help you become familiar with the technology we will be using this year in my classroom, but more importantly for me to get to know a little about each of you.

Your assignment is as follows:
1. Create a wikispace which you will use as a classroom digital display space. We will create the wikispace together in class. However, you will then have to create an "Info Page" on your own. There are a few guidelines you must follow for your wikispace and Info page. * Go to www.wikispaces.com and choose __Join Now I'm a Student__ This will make your wikispace easier to find. EX. bsjoes (WRITE IT DOWN!) *Enter a password (WRITE IT DOWN!) *Enter a real email address. This will be used to verify your account. *After you join, choose __I prefer not to answer__ when asked about your industry. *Create a new wiki *__Your wiki name should be the same as your username__: example: bsjoes.wikispaces.com. *INVITE ME! You need to go to members-invite people and then type in my email address (hdengler@bermudian.org) in order to invite me to your wiki. I will then make a link from my wiki to yours. You MAY NOT add anyone else (except a parent) as a member of your wiki. This will prevent anyone from changing your pages.
 * Your username must be: bs firstname lastinitial

Please note that this page is a school space. This means that ALL work, pictures, music, etc. must be school appropriate. Disciplinary action WILL take place if any inappropriate material is found on your space. This is NOT a personal networking page; it is a school project page!

Remember: You may not use your full name, home address, school name, or pictures of yourself or others anywhere on the site. This is for your safety! Please remember this is on the web and can be accessed by others, therefore, BE CAREFUL.

All pages on your wikispace must be named according to what is directed by the teacher. This is to ensure ease in finding assignments. If the page is mislabeled I will NOT waste time looking for the assignment, and it will be considered late. Therefore, make sure you follow labeling directions provided with each assignment.

__//2. Create an info page//__
=== __//Your Info Page must include at least://__ · __3 graphics__ which represent YOU (clip art or pictures gathered from the internet). Credit to the photographer or website must be included below each picture. Write a brief caption explaining why each picture represents you. === === · __a personal theme song__. Include the song title (in quotes), the artist's name, and your song. Write a brief explanation of why you chose this song as your theme song. Which specific lyrics apply to you? Explain. (online music sites are provided below) === === · __a quote from a well-known individual__ which you find inspiring or which rings true to you. Write a brief explanation as to why you chose this quote. How does it apply to your own life? (online quote sites are provided below) ===


 * OR**

You may also first use the [|Glogster] digital __collage program__ to create a Glogster and then embed it onto your Info Page. __//Your Glogster must include the following elements://__ · 3- 5 __graphics__ which represent YOU (__clip art__ or pictures gathered from the internet). Credit to the photographer or website must be included below each picture. Write a brief caption explaining why each picture represents you. · a personal __theme song__. Include the song title (in quotes), the artist's name, and you’re your song. **Write a brief explanation of why you chose this song** as your theme song. Which specific lyrics __apply__ to you? Explain. (online music sites are provided below) · a __quote__ from a well-known individual which you find inspiring or which rings true to you. **Write a brief explanation as to why you chose this quote**. How does it apply to your own life? (__online quote__ sites are provided below)


 * When you are finished with your Glogster we will embed it on your "info" page.

__FOR EXTRA CREDIT: Add a [|Voki] to your "HOME" page introducing your wikisite.__ 1. Create your voki 2. Hit the Publish button 3. type in a name (you do NOT need to create an account, hit "no thanks") 4. Copy the code under "for most sites use this code" 5. go to your wikispace and in the __edit this page__ mode, choose the "embed a widget" button (it looks like a TV) 6. choose other HTML in the left column 7. paste the code 8. hit save 9. You are done!

Use the following links to complete this assignment: [|lyrics.com] [|A-Z Lyrics] [|Lyrics Mania] [|Brainy Quote] [|The Quotations Page] [|Famous Quotes] [|playlist.com] [|Mrs. Dengler's playlist example] [|Free graphics]

Congratulations! You have just completed your first graded activity for the year. You've also learned skills essential to creating and saving documents for this and other classes. media type="custom" key="10384206"