Directions

This is a **public space**, //anyone// in the world can view it. Therefore:

 * < * Your language is important. Communicate clearly and politely.
 * Do not change anyone else's text without their permission.
 * Be creative, not destructive.

Scroll down for directions on:
 * **How to join the wiki**
 * **How to post your page link**
 * **How to change your user name** ||=  || [[image:burnsvilleenglish:lemon_cat.jpg align="center" caption="Always wear a helmet!"]] ||

How to join the wiki
1. Go to http://www.wikispaces.com/ 2. In the “Get Started!” box, pick a username (see below), set your password, and enter your //@isd284.com// email address. 3. Choose “No” when it asks “Make a Wiki?” (If "Step 4" is available, leave the box blank.) 4. After joining, go to your email inbox, open the confirmation email from Wikispaces, and click on the confirmation link. 5. Go to http://whshonors9.wikispaces.com/ 6. Click “Join this Wiki” in the upper left corner, then click "Request Membership." 7. After Mrs. Sheldon has received your email and accepted your request, you will be able to make changes to the site.
 * Remember to not include identifying information like your last name in your user name!
 * User name = Common name-last initial-school initials
 * Ex. Chris-W-WHS

1. Go to the Author Index page and click on "Edit."
2. In the text window, start a new line of text (just as you would in a Word document). 3. Type in your user name **and** your book title. 4. Highlight **your book title** and click on the icon that looks like this: 5. In the window that opens, fill in the following: 6. Click on "ok" to activate the link. 7. Click on "save" to publish your material.
 * __Link name__: the title of your book (include initials, if appropriate)
 * __Wiki name__: whshonors9
 * __Page name__: the title of your book (If you've already created a "new page" for your book, then select "Choose existing page" and select your page.)

How to change your user name

 * 1) Go to "My Account."
 * 2) Select "Change Username."
 * 3) Type in your correct user name (nickname-last initial-whs)
 * Use the nickname that //Mrs. Sheldon uses// to refer to you in class.
 * //**Be careful!**// You can **only change** this once a month!
 * 1) Click "Save."
 * 2) Send Mrs. Sheldon an email:
 * Click on the mail icon (envelope) in the upper right hand corner.
 * Type **Mrs_Sheldon** in the "To" field.
 * Write a message, then click "Send."