Cool+Wiki+Tools

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=** You can add content from other sites by using the embed code and the icon in the Editor  ** =

=**//Directions for Embedding//**= To embed content into a page, you will need to copy the //**embed code**// from the source you want to embed. For example, if you upload a powerpoint to slide share...you should see a space where there is code to "embed in my space" or "embed in my blog" Try NOT to choose the code for a specific application like myspace... Copy the code from the host site and then click on the TV icon on the wikispace You will get a pop up (you may need to stop pop-up blockers to see). You need to click on other html and paste the code onto the wikispace. = = = Cool Tools = == __Slide Show__ == You can upload a powerpoint or keynote presentation so that it can be embeded into your site.

Slideshare
> [|Slideshare]: A super easy way to share your powerpoints on line. Find a presentation on [|SlideShare] (or upload your own) and embed it into your wiki. > media type="custom" key="937255"

Scribd
> [|Scribd]: Creates "flash paper" files for any documents > media type="custom" key="937259" >

Slide
> [|Slide.com] > Slide allows you to easily create slideshows and embed them on your site or social networking profile. You can connect to a photo hosting site like flickr or upload from your computer. > Here is a sample slide that I made using my flickr photos, and the slideshow option. I changed the size to make it a banner > media type="custom" key="937193" > Play around with the different templates. >

PollDaddy
Create a [|PollDaddy] poll and embed it into your wiki. media type="custom" key="937263"

CoveritLive
Coveritlive allows you to create a "live blog" note style archive. There is a moderator needed for all blog comments media type="custom" key="939041"

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** __Timelines__ **
Create your own timeline to embed into a wikispace or other web program

XTimeline
> http://xtimeline.com > > SAMPLE: Life of Hillary Rodham Clinton > media type="custom" key="937213"

Viygo
> > http://www.viygo.com > SAMPLE: The Giants 2007-08 Season > media type="custom" key="937219" > == ==

Teacher Tube
Have you created a digital story using iMovie that you want to embed on your page. Try uploading to [|Google Video] or [|Teacher Tube] Both are safe and approved for school use OR Find a video on [|TeacherTube] and embed it into your wiki. media type="custom" key="937265" == ==

__Digital Stories__
You can use images to create digital stories that can be embedded into your site.

Voice Thread
> > [|Voice Thread] > Use voice thread to upload pictures that others can comment on > SAMPLE: > media type="custom" key="937235"

Create a [|VoiceThread] digital photo story and embed it onto your wiki. == ==

Glogster
http://glogster.com Create an online poster with images, icons, music and video and embed into your wiki The home page of this site was created with glogster

=More= Want to find more widgets to take your wiki from workable to wow? Check out the widgets listed on Wikispaces "Insert Widgets" and/or visit [|Widgetmate]