Blogs or Wikis? Deciding Which One to Choose. Blogs versus Wikis Blog Wiki.

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Blogs or Wikis? Deciding Which One to Choose

Transcript of Blogs or Wikis? Deciding Which One to Choose. Blogs versus Wikis Blog Wiki.

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Blogs or Wikis?Deciding Which One to Choose

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Blogs

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Blog Features• Linear format• Multiple pages• Embed multimedia• Embed hyperlinks• RSS Feed• Normally one author but

some can support multiple contributors.

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Blog Hosts

• edublogs.org• Can create student blogs• Free version – contains

advertising• Paid version – supports

student blogs with teacher account.

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Blog Hosts

• wordpress.com• Can create users• Free version, no advertising• Posts created in MSWord &

sent to blog

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Blog Hosts

• www.blogger.com• Can add authors• Free version, no advertising• Posts created in email or

from mobile phone

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Wikis

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Wiki Features

• Designed for online collaboration

• Multiple pages• Embed multimedia• Embed hyperlinks• RSS Feed support• Multiple contributors

http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/Classroom+Wikis

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Wiki Hosts

• www.wikispaces.com• Free ad-free classroom wikis• Easy editing• Discussion area• Embed widgets, google

calendar, add images

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Wiki Hosts

• Pbworks.com• Free classroom wikis• Discussion area• Easy editing• Embed images, links, etc.

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Selecting the Best Tool

•Think about purpose

•Contributors•Discussion area•Graphics•Ease of use•Ownership•Privacy