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Rationale
I have started this wiki with 2 goals in mind:


 * Goal #1:** I wanted to provide a common space for you to build your New Teachers' Handbook and, ultimately, access your peers' work. A wikipage has some distinct advantages including:

a) It is a "living document". You don't have to attach files, download files, upload files and try to remember which one is your most current version. Your document is the wikipage - it displays your most recent work. However, it also saves earlier versions by date and records what changes were made. You can also have a discussion "behind the scenes" of your document with your group members (and me!). b) You will continue to have access to it after your year at OISE is finished. Once your year is finished, I will "lock" the pages so no one will be able to edit them anymore, but you will still be able to view your work and that of your classmates as long as you'd like. And perhaps we'll also open it up so you others (outside of class) can access these ideas also - but let's cross that bridge when we come to it...


 * Goal #2:** Wikispaces are FREE to K-12 teachers! So, hopefully, by using this yourself, you will feel comfortable enough to consider using it with your students - perhaps in your next practicum or some time in the future.

Getting Started
Click on the link listed below to access the link to the wikispace that I have set up for your group to work on your New Teacher Handbook. Once you've entered your own group's space, you'll see further instructions.

York Region District School Board (YRDSB)

York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB)

Durham District School Board (DDSB)

Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB)

Toronto District School Board (TDSB)

Need Help?
For more information on how to use Wikispaces, see our help section.

Contact Us
You know you can contact me at anytime at: ujames@oise.utoronto.ca