Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Q.2. the three differences between a Blog and a Wiki as well as three differences.


  1. Similarities Between Blogs and Wikis
    • No html computer language is necessary for basic look
    • Simple to set up using free software
    • Can be accessible to anyone in the world
    • Students can express their own ideas
    • Can last beyond the official end of a course
    • Easy to edit in your web browser
    • Can link to other websites, media, and insert photos 
    • Need to be aware of the fact that anyone can type anything they want.  Entries are not necessarily reliable.
    • Good way to stay current in your field and read about what others are doing
  2. Differences Between Blogs and Wikis
    Blogs
    Wikis
    ·        Distinct, dated entries usually made up of text containing news, commentary, notes, and personal reflections1
    ·        A group of interlinked pages, each with a unique name 1
    ·        Suited more for individual authoring, although it can be collaborative

    ·        Suited for collaborative authoring, as many people can edit each page, although it can be an individual project
    ·        Written in reverse chronological order (newest entry is always at the top)
    ·        Written according to content, or any arrangement someone wants
    ·        Only the blogger can edit their own post
    ·        Have the capability to edit other people’s entries
    ·        Usually a signature follows each post
    ·        More likely to be anonymous entries
    ·        Outside commenting on entries such as from peers, coaches, teaching team, and others at a distance1
    ·        Can have a discussion function to talk about disputed points of an entry. Similar to a discussion board, but  less structured
    ·        No automatic saving function of previous post versions.
    ·        Previous versions of a page saved and retrievable in the event of mistakes1
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