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 * Hands-On Tutorial: Enhance Your Technology and Networking Know-How**

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Contact information: Caren: jlearn20 at etheoreal dot com blogs: [|jlearn2.0,][|TechStew,] [|JewPoint0] (Darim Online) delicious: http://delicious.com/jlearn2.0


 * Special thanks to the amazing Teen Tech Mentors!!**


 * Let's Keep the Momentum Going... **

Dive into Social Bookmarking, Blogging, Wikis, or Social Networking. Too much of a commitment right now? Check out these resources and take a few out for a spin. Or read through the Sampling of Resources for Learning More and find something that grabs you to explore more. The Presentation... **
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**Social Bookmarks**

 * Delicious**
 * Set up an account on [|Delicious]
 * Click on "Join Now"
 * Register. You will need to provide your First Name, Last Name, Email Address, User Name, Password, and word verification (so they know you are a real live person!). Read the Terms of Service. If you agree, check the box and proceed. Mazal tov! You are the proud new owner of a delicious account!
 * Remember your username and password.
 * Decide if you want your account to be public or private. Even if it is public, you can mark individual bookmark entries as private by checking "do not share." See [|Delicious settings information] for more information.
 * Ok, now what?
 * Find a web page you want to bookmark (website, blog, online article, etc.).
 * Copy the url (web address)*
 * Go to your delicious account (www.delicious.com/yourusername)
 * Click on "Save a New Bookmark" - you will find it on the upper right hand corner, under the Delicious Search box
 * Paste the url (web address) of the site you want to save in the box where the cursor is flashing
 * Click "Next" Fill in the name of the site and any additional information in the Notes section. You can also fill in the Tag section with some key words that describe the entry's content. Think interactive library card catalog
 * Hit "Save" and you're done! You can go back and edit entries as well.
 * Find another site to bookmark. Lather, rinse, repeat! You get the picture!
 * *Tip: If you use Firefox or Internet Explore as your web browsers, you can download an add on that creates a Delicious button for your browser's tool bar. It will automatically call up the Delicious entry page with the url and name of the site you are bookmarking - this makes it as easy to save a Delicious bookmark as pressing a button!
 * Log out when you are finished if you are not at your own computer.
 * Learn More
 * [|Delicious settings information]
 * [|Getting Started on Delicious]
 * [|Delicious Help]
 * [|Delicious FAQ]
 * [|Common Craft Show: Social Bookmarking in Plain English]
 * [|Jeff Utecht's YouTube Tutorial on Using Delicious]

**Blogging**

 * Blogger or Wordpress**
 * Set up an account on [|Blogger] or [|Wordpress] (Blogger is good for extreme novices, Wordpress is more powerful; you can start on one and move to the other)
 * **Blogger**: Click on "Create Your Blog Now"
 * Register. You will need to provide an email address (it does not have to be a gmail address; you can create a Google account with any of your email addresses), a password, your username (how you want your posts to be signed), and word verification (so they know you are a real live person!). Read the Terms of Service. If you agree, check the box and click continue.
 * Name your blog and determine your blog's url (web address).
 * Mazal tov! You are the proud new owner of a Blogger blog account!
 * Ok, now what?
 * Edit your profile and save it.
 * Review settings.
 * Choose a layout.
 * Click on New Post. Choose a title for your blog post. Then write the body of the article. Save periodically. Create links, upload pictures, have fun, experiment! When you are ready to go live, hit "Publish Post."
 * Get blogging!
 * Explore other features such as Edit, Moderate Comments, and Label posts (tagging).
 * Log out when you are finished.


 * **Wordpress**: Click on "Sign Up Now"
 * Register. You will need to provide your username, password, and email address. Read the legal flotsam. If you agree, check the box.
 * Select "Gimme a blog" and hit Next
 * Mazal tov! You are the proud new owner of a Wordpress blog account!
 * Ok, now what?
 * Become familiar with the Dashboard; this is your "mission control" area. Don't get overwhelmed. Explore it as you go along.
 * Enter and save your Settings
 * Choose a Design - theme, widgets, and more
 * Click on Write. Choose a title for your blog post. Then write the body of the article. Save periodically. Create links, upload pictures, have fun, experiment! When you are ready to go live, hit "Publish."
 * Get blogging!
 * Explore other features such as Edit, Moderate Comments, categories, and tags.
 * Log out when you are finished.
 * Learn More
 * [|Adjusting Your Blogger Privacy Settings]
 * [|Blogs in Plain English]
 * B[|logger Features] (yes, there's even Hebrew!)
 * [|Blogger Help]
 * [|The Edublogger: tips, tricks, ideas and help]
 * [|How to Create A Blog With Blogger Video]
 * [|Transitioning to Web 2.0]
 * [|WordPress Features]
 * [|WordPress Tutorial]

**Wikis**

 * Wikispaces**
 * Set up an account on [|Wikispaces]
 * //NOTE//: If you are an educator working in k-12 education, create your account here: [|www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers]. This offer entitles you to a free premium (ad-free wikispaces account).
 * Choose a username and password. Enter your email address. Name your space (optional). Read the terms of use.
 * Click "Join"
 * Mazal tov! You are the proud new owner of a wiki!
 * Ok, now what?
 * On the upper left hand corner, under Actions, click on "Make A New Space"
 * Fill in the name of your wiki where it asks for "Space Name"
 * Determine whether you want the space to be Public (free), where everyone can view and edit your pages; Protected (free) where everyone can view pages, but only space members can edit them; or Private, where only space members can view and edit pages. You can have a preliminary private site for free for 30 days, after which you will need to subscribe at $5/month to keep it private. Otherwise, the site will revert to Public or Protected.
 * Once you have created your wiki, you will be taken to your new home page.
 * Click on the "Edit this Page" button (if you don't see it, be sure you are signed into the site)
 * A tool bar will appear. Click on the body of the wiki, delete the welcome text, and start typing.
 * Experiment with using **bold**, //italics//, __underline__, and other tool bar features.
 * Save often - if you are continuing to work on a document, scroll to the bottom of the page to "Save Draft" and click. This will save your work and let you continue without having to click on "Edit" again. You can also just click the "Save" button, which will save and then exit you from the document; click on "Edit" to continue editing.
 * To insert a link - highlight the word(s) you want linked to another page within your wiki or to a site on the Internet. Click on the first globe icon in the tool bar. You will get a pop-up window that will ask you where you want to link to. Choose "wiki link" if the link is a page in your wiki. Then select the page you want to link to from the drop-down menu. If you are creating a new page, it will automatically name it for you based on the words you highlighted. Feel free to change the name to something else if you like. Then hit "Ok." Choose external link if it is not. Paste or type the url (web address) and click "Ok." Voila! You are linked!
 * You can track revisions and even revert to earlier versions of your text - click on "Recent Changes" on the upper left hand corner of the first column under the "Actions" area.
 * Become familiar with "Manage Space" which is also found on the upper left hand corner of the first column under the "Actions" area. This is where you can change your design template, invite people to your wiki, keep track of your pages, and more.
 * "Save early, save often!"
 * Log out when you are finished if you are not at your own computer.
 * Learn More
 * [|Wikis in Plain English]
 * [|Wikispaces Tour: Introduction]
 * [|Wikispaces Tour: Personalize Your Space]
 * [|Wikispaces Tour: Files and Pictures]
 * [|Wikispaces Tour: Notification and RSS]
 * [|Wikispaces Tour: Personal Settings]
 * Wikispaces Help

**Social Networking**

 * Facebook**
 * Set up an account on [|Facebook]
 * Sign up with your name, your email, and a password.
 * Choose your gender from the drop-down menu, as well as your birth date.
 * Read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you accept, click "Join."
 * Mazal tov! You are the proud new owner of a Facebook profile. Mortify your children :)
 * Ok, now what?
 * On the top right "Settings" area, click on "Account Settings" to set up your overall account settings.
 * On the top right "Settings" area, click on "Privacy Settings" to set your privacy settings. Read carefully.
 * Edit your Profile.
 * Share something about yourself - what are you doing? Let people know by updating your status.
 * Find people you know on Facebook and add them as friends. Use "search" on top or "find friends" on bottom. See who you know in common.
 * Leave a message on a friend's wall.
 * Send email to a friend - click on the Inbox tab to compose.
 * Join a group. Looking for a group to join? See what interests your friends. Or conduct a "search."
 * Log out when you are finished especially if you are not at your own computer.
 * Learn More
 * [|Facebook: Getting Started]
 * [|Facebook Help]
 * [|Facebook Safety]
 * [|LinkedIn in Plain English]
 * [|Social Networking in Plain English]


 * Ning**
 * Create your own social network
 * Sign up for a Ning account with you name, email address, password, birth date and word verification (so they know you are a real live person!). Read the Terms of Service and Privacy Poligy. If you agree, Sign Up.
 * Create your social network - name it, and choose a web address. Click "Create."
 * Create a Master Key.
 * Complete the Ning profile description.
 * Ok, now what?
 * Go to the Manage section. Click on "Your Network" and begin setting up Features and Appearance of your site.
 * Create your profile.
 * Build your space.
 * Invite others to join your site.
 * Write in your blog.
 * Create a group.
 * Add content.
 * If you don't want to create your own, but want to try one out as a participant, become a member of a Ning site.
 * Log out when you are finished especially if you are not at your own computer.
 * Learn More
 * [|Ning Help]
 * [|How to Ning]
 * [|What Is Ning Tutorial]

**Social Bookmarks**

 * Delicious**
 * More, please!
 * See what other people are bookmarking - peek into their personal library. Go to the [|Delicious home page] or see what I've bookmarked at my [|jlearn2.0] account to start you off. Find something that you want to bookmark? Hit the "save" button right next to bookmark's title. Make sure you are logged into Delicious and it will automatically save that bookmark in your account.
 * Create a network of Delicious accounts to follow. Find your friends, colleagues, or people who seem to share similar interests. Go to your account and click on the "Network" button (the tab under your Delicious account's name). Click on "Add A User to Your Network" - you will find it on the upper right hand corner, under the Delicious Search box. Type in the name of the Delicious account you want to follow and select "Add."
 * Follow a tag (key word) by clicking on the "Subscriptions" tab under your Delicious account name.Click on "Add A Subcription" - you will find it on the upper right hand corner, under the Delicious Search box. Type in the name of the key word(s) you want to follow and select "Add."
 * Organize your bookmarks - bundle them into larger categories. Read all about it [|here]. The best way to learn it is to try it!
 * Learn More
 * [|Beth Kanter's cheat sheet: "Del.icio.us: Making it Use.ful (pdf)]
 * [|Beth Kanter's screencast: Knowledge Sharing with Tags]
 * [|Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Socialbookmarking]
 * [|We Are Media - Social Bookmarking]

**Blogging**

 * Blogger and Wordpress**
 * More, please!
 * Create links to other blogs through your blog roll or links options
 * Upload images, videos, audio, and other fun stuff.
 * Comment on other blogs.
 * Learn More
 * [|Add a Google Gadget to Your Blog]
 * [|Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Blogs]
 * [|Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About VIdeoblogging]
 * [|EngageMe - Blogs]
 * [|Creating A Blog List with Blogger]
 * [|Uploading a Video With Blogger]
 * [|We Are Media - Blogs]

**Wikis**

 * Wikispaces**
 * More, please!
 * Practice uploading images and files to your wiki. Click on the green box ("Insert Images and Files") on the tool bar. Browse through your computer to find images or files (documents, pdfs, ppts) to upload. Click "Upload" and follow the directions for inserting your file into the wiki page.
 * Embed a widget - click on the TV-like image on the tool bar and choose the type of widget you would like to embed (i.e., video, poll, slideshow, calendar, etc.). Follow the directions to embed the code or content into your wiki.
 * Create a table by clicking on the grid image on the tool bar ("Insert Table"). Experiment with adding rows, columns, and headers.
 * You can manipulate the behind the scenes code if you go into "Text Editor" - find out more about Wikispaces coding here.
 * Add a Table of Contents to your page. Type two left brackets, the letters "toc", and then two right brackets. Use the headers feature to create content hierarchies (hint: it's the drop-down menu on the tool bar that turns 'Normal' font into headings.
 * Did you know you can also have discussions on Wikispaces? It's a little clunky, but it works! When you are out of "edit" mode, scroll up to the top of your wiki page. Click on the Discussion tab and follow the prompts.
 * Learn More
 * [|21 Days of Wiki Adoption]
 * [|Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Wikis]
 * [|EngageMe - Wikis]
 * [|Wikipatterns] website - also see the Wikipatterns book by Steward Mader

**Social Networking**

 * Facebook**
 * More, please!
 * Upload pictures of yourself and tag them
 * Create a group
 * Become a fan of a favorite cause
 * Write a note in your profile page
 * Add Facebook applications (games, fun stuff, productivity tools, etc.). Be sure to read the terms of service before agreeing to them. Find a [|directory of Facebook applications here].
 * Learn More
 * [|Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Facebook]
 * [|Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Facebook II]
 * [|Facebook Best Practices]
 * [|Facebook vs. LinkedIn - Network, Socialize, Be Professional?]
 * [|Friendly Advice] - Caren's posting on social networking policies, with a focus on BBYO's policy. See also my post on "I[|t's Friendship, Friendship, Just a Perfect Blendship]" on personal and professional friending policies.
 * [|Putting Privacy Settings in the Context of Use (in Facebook and elsewhere)]


 * Ning**
 * More, please!
 * Upload videos
 * Upload documents
 * Start a discussion thread
 * Add more features like Chat and RSS through Manage - see Your Network and Features (remember to "save" your choices)
 * Learn More
 * [|Community Building: How To Create Your Own Social Media Network With Ning]
 * [|Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Ning]
 * [|We Are Media - Social Networking]
 * [|Week 1: Introduction to Ning on Work Literacy site]


 * Google**
 * [|Gmail] (see also [|gmail voice and video chat])
 * [|Google Analytics]
 * [|Google Alerts]
 * [|How To Set Up Google Alerts]
 * [|Google Calendar]
 * [|Google Docs]
 * [|Google Groups]
 * [|Google Language Tools]
 * [|Google Reader]
 * [|Google Sites]
 * [|Google Talk]
 * [|Google Translate]
 * [|Google for Educators]
 * [|Google for Nonprofits]
 * [|iGoogle]

**Tutorials**
[|Social Signal's Web 2.0 glossary]

The Common Craft Show provides explanations about the concepts behind these tools:

[|Common Craft Show]
 * [|Blogs in Plain English]
 * [|Google Docs in Plain English]
 * [|Google Reader in Plain English]
 * [|LinkedIn in Plain English]
 * [|Online Photo Sharing in Plain English]
 * [|Podcasting in Plain English]
 * [|RSS in Plain English]
 * [|Social Bookmarking in Plain English]
 * [|Social Media in Plain English]
 * [|Social Networking in Plain English]
 * [|Twitter in Plain English]
 * [|Wetpaint in Plain English]
 * [|Wikis in Plain English]

Medieval Help Desk (NRK)

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Resources
[|Sampling of Resources for Learning More], compiled by Caren Levine, November 2008 [|Educause Series: 7 Things You Should Know About...] [|Top 100 Tools for Learning 2008] compiled by the Centre for Learning and Performing Technologies


 * Articles:**

Kasper, Gabriel, and Diana Scearce. "[|Working Wikily: How Networks are Changing Social Change]," Monitor Institute and the David and Lucille Packard Foundation. Thompson, Clive. "[|Brave New World of Digital Intimacy]." New York Times, September 5, 2008.