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