Your+Wiki

Create an E-Portfolio (electronic portfolio/personal web site) to display classwork and information about yourself to improve your digital footprint**.**
**NOTE:** Use GOOGLE CHROME for this assignment and if you already have a wiki, modify it to meet the requirements of this project.

Student Wiki Examples:
** See Student Wiki Example1 **

** See Student Wiki Example2 **

Check out:[|Award Winning Wikis]

For wiki support, view this [|wiki tour]


 * LOGON TO WIKISPACES **
 * I've already created student wikispaces account. You just need to signon and create a wiki for yourself using the same sign on userid.**
 * ** Go to wikispaces.com **
 * ** Logon **
 * ** Userid - yourfirstname-yourlastname **
 * ** Password - your OSIS# **
 * CREATE A NEW WIKI **
 * 1) **Click on your userid at the top right of screen to get to your dashboard.**
 * 2) **Click on the link at top right - NEW WIKI **
 * 3) **Industry: Personal **
 * 4) **Wiki name: yourfirstname-yourlastname ** (NO SPACES allowed)
 * 5) **Type: BASIC **

Make it ** EDITABLE (that means you can edit/change it) **
 * IMPORTANT: Once you create the wiki, **** Go to ** ** Manage Wiki --> People --> Permissions -->Protected (everyone can view pages)) **


 * CREATE PAGES **
 * Create new pages and links to those pages on your navigation bar: **
 * Click "**edit navigation"** at the bottom of your navigation bar to the far right or left
 * Position your cursor under the box you see (click on END & ENTER)
 * Click on the **LINK icon** on the floating toolbar at the top of your screen. It will automatically create a new page linked to that text under the same name....//.links should always have brief, meaningful names for good usability.//
 * Complete the information in the dialog box:
 * Link Text: **Home**
 * Page Name: **Home**
 * Click **ADD LINK**
 * ** Repeat the steps above to create the following pages and links: **
 * Home **
 * Blog **
 * Fun Stuff **
 * Calendar **
 * Career Goals **
 * Photoshop **
 * Survey **


 * __CLICK ON SAVE__ at the top right to save the pages. **

__To add content on any page:__
 * Select the link to the page on your navigation bar
 * Click on the **EDIT**
 * Type or add content to the page using the floating toolbar at top.


 * Customize your wiki's appearance: **
 * Go to **S** ettin**gs--> "Themes & Color"**
 * Select a theme


 * PAGE ASSIGNMENTS - PUT CONTENT ON EACH PAGE **


 * 1. Home Page Description: **
 * Click on the HOME link **
 * 1) **Click on the EDIT link to add content to the page**
 * 2) **__Create a welcome message on the top of the page__:** Use your **full, proper name - and change the font from Normal to Heading 2** so it stands out.
 * 3) Underneath your name in a smaller font, put your **email address**. NOTE: This email address should have your full name in it. If you don't have one, create one. This email should be used for all job applications, college applications, on your resume and any web pages that you create like this wiki!!!
 * 4) __**Add an picture**__ of yourself or something that represents you. It should be an image that is appropriate for an employer or college to see. (Click on the Insert image link above). **COMPUTER BUSINESS house students must display a picture of themselves in professional dress - ready for the job interview!**
 * 5) **Type: __Skills,__** format it to stand out and underneath add a numbered list(use the tool at top) to list all your skills (MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint....)
 * 6) **Add a horizontal rule** (See the line below? That's a horizontal rule.)


 * 1) Type**: __My Best Attributes__,** format it to stand out and underneath add a numbered list(use the tool at top) of 3 of your best attributes (qualities). **GOOGLE: personal attributes** for ideas
 * 2) Type: **__Future Goals__** format it to stand out and underneath add a bullet list of 3 future goals.
 * 3) Type: **__Motivational Saying__ -**Find one you like on the web.
 * 4) Type: **__Extracurricular Activities__** format it to stand out and underneath add a bullet list itemizing them. You should be able to click the items listed and go to a relevant site.
 * 5) **Make a custom logo banner for your wiki.**
 * Go to [|www.Flamingtext.com] or a similar site like [|CoolText Graphics Creator] and create a personalized logo banner for the top of the site - **use your FULL NAME!**
 * **DOWNLOAD** the image to your computer.
 * ** Click on "SETTINGS" --> LOGO . Upload your image. **

** 2. Blog Page Description: **
 * 1) **Go to your blog's home page** & **copy** the address in the address window at the top.
 * 2) **Go to your wiki's blog page & c** ** lick on the EDIT **
 * 3) ** Click **on the** LINK **icon on the toolbar
 * 4) Click on **WEB ADDRESS**
 * 5) Text = **Visit my blog!!**
 * 6) **Check** NEW WINDOW box
 * 7) Link = Paste the link to your blog here & click ADD LINK
 * 8) **Add an image** of the BLOGGER logo or another blog related image to the page

** 3. Calendar Page Description: ** Create a Calendar using Google calendar and put it on your calendar page. ** Click here for @calendar instructions **

This page should describe, in detail, everything anyone would want to know about the career you have in mind for your future. __ EMBED your Career Presentation on your wiki page: __ OR
 * 4. Career Page Description: **
 * Upload your career PowerPoint presentation to your Google Drive.
 * Open it in on your Drive.
 * Go to File-->Publish to the Web --> Start and copy the EMBED code
 * Paste this code in Widget-->Other HTML of the wiki page.
 * Be comprehensive - answer all the questions someone interested in this career would have.Visit a site that our government created to give us information on careers. It called: The U.S. Occupational Handbook site and others for career information. Use Headings.
 * How to become one - What training or qualifications would you need?
 * Where can you get that training in the city or the state? - How long does it take? How much does it cost?......
 * What do xxxxx do for a living? What's their workday like?
 * What salary do they start at and what is the peak salary?
 * Where might you work? Who hires accountants?
 * List all your sources of your information as clearly labelled link (NOT THE URLs---use English).
 * Did I forget something? How about an image to convey the work or career? A video? Animated GIF? Use your imagination.

** 5. Fun Stuff Page Description: **
 * Find fun widgets to put on this page. Visit **widgetways.com** or just google: **free web widgets and get the EMBED code** and go to your wiki page, EDIT & paste it in WIDGETS-->other HTML
 * Google Web 2.0 tools and see if you can find any other cool stuff to include.

** 6. Photoshop Page Description: ** Type: **COMING SOON......** **and put "Under Construction" animated GIF** This page will host your future Photoshop classwork.

** 7. Survey Page Description: ** Create a form using Google Documents or Drive and put it on your survey page to get feedback about your wiki from your peers. Put this form on the page. ** Click here for @form instructions **
 * Click on the Survey link & then EDIT to put content on this page. **

WITHOUT HELP FROM ME, add these extras to get 100 **-** Use your problem solving skills to make it happen!

> **Extra Credit (2pt) CHALLENGE**: Can you figure out how to change the banner at the top of your wiki to your own image (no larger than 900 pixels wide and 150 pixels high) with your name in it?
 * [|CoolText Graphics Creator]: This site will allow you create some great logos for your banner on your wikis Create a cool image with your name in it at the top of the Extras Page. **Hint:** save the image as a .gif or .jpg in your pictures folder and then use it. flamingtext.com is another site.
 * Check out widgetbox.com - Add a holiday, weather, or web widget of choice to your fun stuff page. "Google" how to put a widget on a wiki page or use HELP resource on wikispaces.
 * Check out extranormal.com & put your own avatar video on your site.
 * Add a sound bite to a page of a personal message from yourself. Check out online free recording sites. Ask me for a microphone or record your voice at home.
 * Can you put a video clip on your page? Wikispaces might not allow it if the file is too large.

Check out more web tools here.

** FINAL STEP: **
 * 1) Google "QR code" and read what it is. Get a** QR code to your wiki**
 * 2) Check the assignment checklist above to make sure you have completed everything.NO SPELLING OR GRAMMAR ERRORS - NO INSTANT MESSAGE LANGUAGE like "i" or "u"!!!!!!
 * 3) Share your wiki's **URL & QR code** with buterawork@gmail.com for credit.

** //Extra Credit (1pts)// - ** ** Use your wiki to announce an event! ** **Background:** You have sent your friends a mass email to let them know that you are having a party and have asked them to visit your wiki to find out all the detail. The event is a Halloween Party! Requirements:
 * 1) Create a new link: Party!
 * 2) You wiki must list the event where appropriate: date, time, location, costumes required etc.
 * 3) You need to find out **who is** coming and **who is not** coming.
 * 4) Include a Halloween web widget in a relevant place.
 * 5) Include a Halloween sound bite.

Makes good use of graphics, color and special effects. which greatly enhances both the look and the content of the project || of Web 2.0 tools || Adequate evidence of Web 2.0 tools || Extensive evidence of Web 2.0 tools || ** Total points = __/50 **
 * GRADING RUBRIC **
 * //**Project Rubric**// || **5 Beginning** || **6 Developing** || **8-7 Accomplished** || **10-9 Exemplary** ||
 * **Content** || Content is not clear or minimal to non-existent || There is some evidence of clear content || Content is adequate || Content is exemplary - clear and comprehensive ||
 * **Appeal** || Presentation makes use of graphics, color and special effects but in the manner these are used it has a negative impact on the content. || Presentation makes use of some graphics, color and special effects but their use may have a negative impact on the content. || Contains a wide variety of ways in which the information is presented on all pages. Color choices, font sizes add to the overall effect. || Presentation makes exemplary use of graphics, color, fonts, and special effects,
 * **Organization** || The project content was not organized. The Project lacked structure and only contained bits of information. || The project content was structured and organized for the most part in a reasonable fashion. || The project content is organized well, utilizing lists or headings to provide a coherent thought process. || The project content is very well organized. It is well structured and laid out. It properly utilizes headings or lists to give it direction. ||
 * **Web 2.0 Tools** || No evidence of Web 2.0 tools || Minimal evidence
 * **Hyperlinks** || Does not integrate any hyperlinks on any of the pages. || Contains some hyperlinks but not consistently used throughout. Links presented may not appear to be connected to the task at hand. || Integrates at least two appropriate links, per page. Accurate and functioning links. Attempts to explain value of the links to the project. || Integrates a wide variety of appropriate links on each page. All hyperlinks are accurate and functioning. Very detailed explanations given to explain the value of the links. ||