Blogs or Wikis? Deciding Which One to Choose
Mar 31, 2015
Blogs or Wikis?Deciding Which One to Choose
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