Resources

Tools to Use When Creating Your Wiki

 * Wikispaces Videos** - http://www.wikispaces.com/site/tour#introduction
 * Wikispaces has provided a number of tutorial videos to help you in creating your wiki.


 * Poynter.org** - []
 * Use this to learn about color, contrast, and design when creating your wiki. This is also an excellent tool to have students use.


 * Color Scheme Designer** - []
 * For those of you wanting to use color other than the "standards" available, you can use this site to help create a new color scheme for your wiki.


 * Text 2 Mind Map** - http://www.text2mindmap.com/
 * Use this online mind-mapping tool to plan your wiki. Requires no username and the mind-map exports to your computer as an image.


 * Pixlr** - http://pixlr.com/
 * Online image and photo editing. Tools similar to Photoshop/Elements, doesn't require a username, and you can download the images straight to your computer.


 * Be Funky** - http://www.befunky.com/
 * This online tool allows you to add cool effects to images and photos without having to learn image-editing tools. You can download the images straight to your computer without a username.


 * Zamzar** - http://www.zamzar.com
 * This is an online tool that allows you to upload video from your computer or the internet and convert the files to a more "desirable" format. (i.e. Windows Media Player files to Flash)