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Todd started following the question "How to change student account profile pics?" in PBwiki.

Vu Nguyen replied on September 13, 2008 23:01 to the question "How to change student account profile pics?" in PBwiki:

Hi, there is currently no way to do so, but I have made a formal feature request in our internal tracking system. Sorry!

val asked a question in PBwiki on September 13, 2008 19:15:

How to change student account profile pics?

My students are using a premium wiki from summer camp. Is there any way to change the profile pictures on a student account? Since I'm admin, I was able to change my own, but not theirs.

val replied on September 07, 2008 02:40 to the discussion "I'm looking for advice on creating lessons around a classroom wiki - any ideas?" in PBwiki:

So far, I'm asking students to post reflections and what they learned in class, on the internet, or on the wiki. I'm stoked that they are so excited about using the wiki, but I'm getting a lot of comments left by students like, "yo what's up," "hi girlfriend what are you doing," etc. I'm glad they are using it, and I want to encourage it as much as possible, but I'm wondering if it is getting too conversation-y. Any other teachers have similar thoughts???
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TK replied on August 28, 2008 01:38 to the question "How can I change the background on pbwiki 2.0 platinum?" in PBwiki:

Val:

I will see if I can get a resource together for you in the next day or so so that you can make the needed CSS change.

val replied on August 28, 2008 01:05 to the question "How can I change the background on pbwiki 2.0 platinum?" in PBwiki:

thanks! i don't know anything about css...am I out of luck? I got the upgrade from pbwiki summer camp, and I told my 6th gradersI would try to help them with the backgrounds...

val marked one of TK's replies in PBwiki as useful. TK replied to the question "How can I change the background on pbwiki 2.0 platinum?".

TK replied on August 27, 2008 23:53 to the question "How can I change the background on pbwiki 2.0 platinum?" in PBwiki:

You can control all of that via the Custom CSS features.

val asked a question in PBwiki on August 27, 2008 23:45:

How can I change the background on pbwiki 2.0 platinum?

I have the new pbwiki 2.0 platinum version. How can I change the background? On 1.0 I was able to upload an image to make neat backgrounds...not so for 2.0???

A comment on the question "PBwiki Summer Camp" in PBwiki:

It is great to express your happiness. I will be working with my students in one month time. I am sure they will like. You know, this new generartion of students who like everything related to technology.. – sami, on August 24, 2008 06:36

A comment on the question "PBwiki Summer Camp" in PBwiki:

It is great to express your happiness. I will be working with my students in one month time. I am sure they will like. You know, this new generartion of students who like everything related to technology.. – sami, on August 24, 2008 06:35

Shirley replied on August 23, 2008 19:02 to the question "What information on your wiki should be cited using Footnotes?" in PBwiki:

A footnote should be included whenever you quote or paraphrase a source and if you cite statistics or other pieces of information that come from a particular source, cite that source. I also have my students cite the source of their images. One reason I do this is that they think Google images is the source and need to be taught to go to the page where Google found the image

wyachai replied on August 23, 2008 17:07 to the question "What information on your wiki should be cited using Footnotes?" in PBwiki:

I definitely agree with the above about citing sources:

I'm thinking some details, like bibliography/source information would be good to add in a footnote, as sometimes images or content come from other places - but not identified. This would be good role modelling for our students, as well as a good resource for the viewers/teachers who share the wiki.

I also think there's an option for that "alternate" or "extra" info you sometimes need to give, but aren't sure where to put:

Sometimes information gets added later - or, you have a tangential (but important) point to add, or an obvious question you know will arise on a task description ... then, having an asterisk with a footnote of the extra information would be helpful.

cuttybang replied on August 23, 2008 13:53 to the question "What information on your wiki should be cited using Footnotes?" in PBwiki:

Whenever anothers words or original ideas are being used, then there should be a footnote showing the source. Give credit where credit is due.

In 6th grade, I have students use footnotes and bibliographie in their major research project.

Chelme1 replied on August 23, 2008 13:52 to the question "What information on your wiki should be cited using Footnotes?" in PBwiki:

Images, text, video, any intellectual property which is quoted from a source that is not one's own. This skill is particularly important to teach for the web as it is easy to forget that many of these formats which are shared for free are not passing their ownership to the viewer. Footnoting...citation....is part of being a good citizen, even in a digital world.

tracy replied on August 23, 2008 13:12 to the question "What information on your wiki should be cited using Footnotes?" in PBwiki:

Information taken from another source needs to be footnoted.

Patricia Hensley replied on August 23, 2008 10:48 to the question "What information on your wiki should be cited using Footnotes?" in PBwiki:

I feel anything not created by the student needs to be cited. I love the footnotes ability in pbwiki. Students should be taught early that they should cite any material taken from somewhere.

Nedra Isenberg replied on August 23, 2008 04:17 to the question "What information on your wiki should be cited using Footnotes?" in PBwiki:

When I taught first and second grade I would have them write down the title/author of the book they were using for a report. Now that I'm teaching in the computer lab this is something I'll have to address with our staff this year. I'm not sure what the 4th/5th grade teachers are requiring when their students do research. I have a feeling it's not much but hopefully I'm wrong.

A comment on the question "What information on your wiki should be cited using Footnotes?" in PBwiki:

I agree. All work that is not the kids original work should be cited. – castewart, on August 23, 2008 02:32

cinwil replied on August 22, 2008 23:29 to the question "What information on your wiki should be cited using Footnotes?" in PBwiki:

I am giving the Isafe program in my classes and will emphasize citing information from the internet. and/or other sources. I like the footnote feature and will stress the importance of using this feature in my wiki and other forms of media and writing.