Creating your own wiki on Mrs. Verlin's Wiki Page!

1) Request access for the workspace by clicking on this link

2) Check your email for your access information.  Create a password (write it down and email Mrs. Verlin- in case you forget it!)

3) After you create your password, close the page and go back to these instructions.

4) Log into the math wiki:

     Please click on the words "log in" in the upper right hand corner and log in with your email and password.  You may need to check your email to start your account.  The email will be from PBWorks or KVerlin wiki.

5) Set your notifications:

     Make sure that you do not get too many emails from our wiki.  Follow the directions: 

     a) Click on your name (up at the top right of the page).

     b) Go down to Preferences / Notify me when my workspace changes
     c) Click on the CHANGE THIS and choose how often you would like to be notified.

     d) STAY on this page to change your name!

6) Change your name!

     a) Click on CHANGE YOUR NAME at the top of the page.
   TYPE IN YOUR REAL NAME, FIRST AND LAST.  Then hit SAVE at the bottom of the page.

7) Read and then comment on the Wiki Rules page. (Wiki and Technology Rules)  

Create Your Own Math Page on the Wiki:

     8)  Click on the link that says Create A Page at the top right of the page.

     9)  NAME your page.  It must be First name, Last initial  (NO dots or extras.  example  KatieV)
     10)  Click on the FOLDER button.  Select 6th Grade Wiki Pages 2021
     11)  Then click Create Page at the bottom. 
     12)  Click SAVE and CONTINUE at the bottom to save your page!!  Don't forget to SAVE and Edit periodically.  
          If you hit SAVE by accident, it's ok.  You can click on EDIT at the top of the page to work on your page.
     13)  Please write a Welcome statement at the top of your page that includes:
               a.  A welcome sentence (remember that this is a MATH page)
               b.  A sentence that says either, (you may do more than one)
                         what you think about math
                         what you like about math
                         what you like about math class
                         your favorite thing that you do in math class.

                         Any other positive math thoughts!  :) 

               c.  Hit SAVE and CONTINUE so you don't lose your work.  :)

11.  6th Grade -  If you hit SAVE by accident, you can click on EDIT at the top of the page to work on your page.

               Save your wanted poster by Capturing a Screen Shot.  Then you can upload your screen shot picture and insert it into your wiki.

12. Uploading a picture or file.
          1. Click on "Upload a file" located underneath the "Create a page"

          2. Choose the file or picture you want to upload. 

13.  Adding a Picture - When you want to work on your page you must click EDIT to work on your page.

     1. click on your name (at the top of the page)
     2. click "on your profile"
     3. scroll down and hit "choose file"
     4. choose the picture you want and it will be on there

     5.  Hit SAVE and CONTINUE so you don't lose your work.

13.  When you are finished with your page for the day, always hit SAVE before you shut your computer (Not SAVE and CONTINUE).
               SAVE is when you are finished.  SAVE and CONTINUE is when you want to save your changes, but continue working on the page.

               ** When you want to work on your page you must click EDIT to work on your page.

Extras:

Please remember that math content ONLY is permitted on these pages.  Please do not upload any personal pictures or random pictures and images you find on the internet unless they are math related.  Thank you!

How to upload a file to the Wiki: When you want to work on your page you must click EDIT to work on your page.

In order to add pictures and images to your page, you will need to upload them to the wiki first.

1. Click Images and files on the right-hand side of the page
2. Click Upload Files
3. Select the files you want to upload from your computer.  
4. Select Choose.
5. Once the upload is complete, your file will be listed in the file box to the right and you can insert it onto your page.

Inserting files and images into a table.  When you want to work on your page you must click EDIT to work on your page.

1. You first have to UPLOAD a file to the wiki before you can insert it onto your page. 
2. Click on Images and Files on the Right of the screen
3. Scroll down until you see the file you would like to insert. 
4. Click on the file (your image should insert). 

How to create a table:  When you want to work on your page you must click EDIT to work on your page.

1.  Click on the word Table at the top
2. Click on insert table
3. Make a 3 x 3 table.

Inserting files and images into a table.  When you want to work on your page you must click EDIT to work on your page.

1. You first have to UPLOAD a file to the wiki before you can insert it onto your page.
2. Click in the first box of your table.
3. Click on Images and Files on the Right of the screen
4. Scroll down until you see a file you would like to insert. 
5. Click on the file (your image should insert). 

That's All!  : )