faq

=Frequently Asked Questions for Blogs and Wikis:=

**BBA Logos for use in your blogs or wiki:**




Drag these icons to your desktop and then browse over the 'How to upload documents to a wiki directions' listed below**.**


 * http://bbawebhelp.wikispaces.com/uploading**

**My blog rejects my email and / or posts text incorrectly when I cut and paste from Word documents:**
Copy the text from your Word document Open a new email message and make sure you have the correct email address to mail to your blog in the 'To:' field Place the cursor in the body of the email message Go to the EDIT menu and select PASTE SPECIAL Send that message and check your blog ! Then thank Barb and Dave Miceli for figuring this one out !

How do I add podcasting to a wiki or a blog ?
Try this service, reviewed by Bill Muench as "excellent." Record a podcast using a phone ! http://www.gcast.com

My Wiki can be edited by everyone. How do I change it so only I can edit it ?
Login (sign in) to wikispaces.com Click on 'Manage Space' in the upper left corner under Actions. Under the 'Space Settings' section, click on 'Member's and Permissions' Three options are listed: Public, protected and private with explanations.

One thought: Post a wiki where you can post your data, and then make another for students to do collaborative editing.

My wiki has advertising. How do I get rid of it ?
Send email to: help@wikispaces.com List all of your wikis and ask them to convert them over to the non-advertising version for education.

**If I have more than one wiki where is my home page ?**
Login to wikispaces.com (Click on sign in) Click on your name (upper right side of the screen) The page appears that lists all of your wikis. Easy !

How do I see all the documents I've loaded and / or all the pages I have on a wiki ?
Login to wikispaces.com On the upper left corner under 'Actions' click on 'Manage Space' Under the 'Space Contents' section there are options to view pages or pages and files.

**Working With Photos: Creating Online Photo Albums:**
These services automatically resize pictures, serve them up for viewing and have great tech support help !

http://picasa.google.com

[|http://www.kodakgallery.com]

click the 'Sign In' tab and select 'Join Now'

[|http://www.flickr.com]

click on the 'Sign Up' button.

**Storing Files, Documents, Videos at BBA:**
It's easiest to create a shortcut on your desktop to your web storage folder. If you'd like to do this, please contact Jeff, Rick, Dennis, Kevin, or Adam to help you.

Once you've created the shortcut to your web storage folder, you need to find the URL (web links) to your files. Go to this address and then browse to your folder:

http://classes.burrburton.org/files/

RIGHT CLICK on the file you want to use and hit PROPERTIES.

Copy the entire URL (web link) and then go back to your wiki or blog and paste in the address where you want it to appear.

Help Menus !
The help menus in blogger.com and wikispaces.com provide excellent overviews and help with specific probelms.

Ask !
Don't forget, you can always ask someone.