blogs or wikis? deciding which one to choose. blogs versus wikis blog wiki

Blogs or Wikis?Deciding Which One to Choose

Blogs versus Wikis

Blog

Wiki

Blogs

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

some can support multiple contributors.

Blog Hosts

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

advertising• Paid version – supports

student blogs with teacher account.

Blog Hosts

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

sent to blog

Blog Hosts

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

from mobile phone

Wikis

Wiki Features

• Designed for online collaboration

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

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

Wiki Hosts

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

calendar, add images

Wiki Hosts

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

Selecting the Best Tool

•Think about purpose

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