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How to Use PBWorks

WIKIS – PBWorks

Go to http://pbworks.com. On the “FOR PERSONAL” drop-down menu, choose “Sign up now”.

WIKIS – PBWorks

Think of a suitable URL.

Agree to non-commercial terms.

Pick a screen name and enter your

email and a password.

Who can see it?

Is this a public website for anyone to find and look at

or PRIVATE, just for you and selected others?

WIKIS – PBWorks

There are TWO privacy settings.

Who can edit it?All PBWorks users or

just you and selected others?

WIKIS – PBWorks

There are TWO editable areas

COMMENT SPACELike blog comments, these are outside the normal body of the

wiki pages. They are uneditable once posted.

WORKSPACE

The pages which contributors can add to, edit, change, erase, etc.

ACTIONSAdd pagesUpload files (.doc, .ppt, .xls, etc.)See all pages and filesChange wiki settingsSearch pages for specific word/phrase

PBWorks – Main Menu

Main menu is along right side.

ADD CONTRIBUTORSBy email, have to have signed up to PBWorks alreadyRECENT ACTIVITYSee what your group mates have done.

SIDEBARAn editable region, like a page.Used to create NAVIGATIONSame on every pageLink to pages/folders/filesOn large wikis, show sections by linking to folders

PBWorks – Main Menu

FILESExternal files you upload

FOLDERSAllow for additional organization, grouping of pages and files

PAGESEditable web pages you create inside the wiki

PBWorks – Pages, Files, Folders

PBWorks includes many “template” pages. To use these, you can click on one from this menu and customize it, then link it in through the sidebar or an in-page link.

Delete them if you don’t think you’ll need them – they are clogging up your page list!

PBWorks – Pages, Files, Folders

Through this view, you can •type content, •paste content from Word, •format the text on the page,•add links to internal wiki pages or external web pages

by highlighting the text and choosing

PBWorks – Basic Page Editing

Click EDIT to start editing a page.

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO CLICK SAVE!!!! Not just when you’re done, but once in awhile.

There is no auto-save feature!

PBWorks – Basic Page Editing

On all pages EXCEPT the FrontPage,use the page menu (on right when in edit mode) to:•RENAME a page•DELETE a page

•add links to pages inside your wiki

PBWorks – Adding Links and Images

From the page menu on the right side you can also:

•add images to the current page

•Upload files and then click file name•From URL

(image web address)

In the source view, 1.copy and paste the “embed” code from Google Maps or YouTube. 2.If you don’t know HTML, it’s best to insert the code at the end!3.Click “SOURCE” again to go back to regular view. You won’t see the map/video until you SAVE.

PBWorks – Embedding Maps and Video

Click SOURCE to embed maps and videos.

If you’re unfamiliar with HTML code and/or have trouble embedding a map or video, another option is to just copy the link into the regular view. When you save it goes live.

You won’t be able to see the media in the wiki, but you can click on the link to open it in a new window.

PBWorks – Embedding Maps and Video

From the non-edit view (“VIEW” tab), you can access the previous versions of the page.

PBWorks – Page History

THE MOST IMPORTANT LINK FOR SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION:

…you can:•Compare two versions of the page•Click on the Date/Time to see any previous version•Restore a previous version and replace the current version•Delete any version (careful!)

PBWorks – Page History

If one of your group accidentally erases valuable information from your wiki…