Using the Wiki Server

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1 Using the Wiki Server Page 1 of 10 Using the Wiki Server One of the tools available to everyone in the district is the Wiki Server. The Wiki Server allows us to create and edit Wiki pages and blogs. We also have the ability to publish and host our own podcast files. A Wiki is a web site created and edited by several users, whereas a blog consists of sequential posts, often from a single user. This guide is intended to be a brief overview/quick start guide. For more detailed information, refer to the WikiTools Manual. Accessing the Wiki Server 1. Open a web browser (Safari is recommended) and go to wiki.stsd.org. Alternatively, you can go to stsd.org and hover over Extras. Click Wiki, Blog, Podcast Server. Note: You may see a notification like the one pictured below. You can dismiss this notification by clicking Continue. 2. To log in, click My Page. You will be prompted to log in. Use the same User Name and Password you use to log into the Mac and click Log In. You can also log in at any time by clicking Log in to my page in the upper left hand corner.

2 Using the Wiki Server Page 2 of 10 Exploring Wikis In your web browser, navigate to wiki.stsd.org and click Wikis. Or, if you are already on a page within the Wiki server, you can click wikis. You will see the directory of existing Wikis. If you are looking for a particular Wiki, you can use the filter and search bars to find it quickly. If you can t find a Wiki, the owner may have chosen to restrict access to specific users. If this happens, contact the owner of the Wiki to request access.

3 Using the Wiki Server Page 3 of 10 Creating a Wiki Creating your Wiki is a simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes. All users (teachers, administrators, students, etc.) have the ability to create their own Wiki pages. If you would like to adjust any of the settings you choose in the next section, refer to the section Using Admin Functions. 1. Make sure you are logged in to the Wiki server. (See the section titled Accessing the Wiki Server.) 2. Click wikis in the top bar. 3. Click the Create a new Wiki button on the right. 4. Choose a name for your Wiki. This will be visible to anyone who has access to your Wiki. If you choose to enter a description, it will appear beneath the title when viewed in the Wiki directory. Click Next to continue.

4 Using the Wiki Server Page 4 of Choose a theme for your Wiki by clicking on one of the designs. This controls the overall look of all pages in your Wiki. Scroll down to view all the choices. Click Next to continue. Note: Depending on the theme you choose, the locations of buttons on your Wiki may differ from the examples you see in the following instructions. Regardless of the theme you select, your Wiki will have the same options as any other. 6. You can choose the level of access for your Wiki. Making your Wiki public makes it easy to find, but you may want to check the boxes requiring users to log in to read and/or write. This makes the Wiki accessible to anyone in the district while keeping it easy to find.

5 Using the Wiki Server Page 5 of 10 If you prefer, you can make your Wiki private. This will limit access to users of your choosing. To add users, begin typing their name and choose their name from the list that appears. You can add as many users as you like. You can choose whether or not users are able to edit the Wiki by changing the Read and write setting that appears next to their name. The default setting, Read and write, gives the user access to edit and add pages to the Wiki. If you prefer, you can set users to Read only, which gives them rights to view but not to edit.

6 Using the Wiki Server Page 6 of 10 Note: The Send welcome to new members function will not send an , regardless of whether or not it is checked. 7. After choosing your access settings, click Create. Click Go to Wiki in the window that appears to view your Wiki.

7 Using the Wiki Server Page 7 of 10 Editing a Wiki Once your Wiki has been created, editing and adding pages is simple. To edit the page you are currently viewing, click the edit pencil towards the upper right hand corner. A toolbar appears. The page title and body text are now editable.

8 Using the Wiki Server Page 8 of 10 Adding Pages There are two ways to create pages within a Wiki. You can click the + button that appears on any page of the Wiki. If you are already editing a page and want to create a new page, Click the Add Link button in the toolbar and choose New Page and enter a title.

9 Using the Wiki Server Page 9 of 10 Using Admin Functions You can adjust the settings for your Wiki at any time. Make sure you are logged in before bringing up your Wiki. Click Settings under Admin functions on the right hand side.

10 Using the Wiki Server Page 10 of 10 There are four categories of Admin Settings: General - change the icon, name, description, contact , or theme. Services - enable/disable the Blog and Podcast functions for your Wiki. Note: The Calendar and Mailing List functions are not available. Permissions - Switch between Private and Public settings, modify access for users, add additional Admins to your Wiki, enable/disable comments Sidebar - Change the sidebar title, edit Search Tags If you make any changes to any Admin settings, make sure you click Save in the lower right hand corner to apply the changes. To view more in depth information, read the WikiTools Manual here.