Blogs & Wikis

Hello again! In this post I am going to share some basic differences between blogs and wikis, as well as some similarities. I hope you enjoy!

- Rachel

Blogs

• Displays in a “dynamic” manner
• Contains a dashboard
• Stream-of-Consciousness format
• Shows a change in the writer’s thinking
• Sharing and access
• Critique and reflection
• Safety and freedom of expression

Wikis

• Displays in a “static” manner
• Does not contain a dashboard
• Clear, structured format
• Shows a change in the group’s knowledge
• Collaboration, Ownership, and provenance
• Collaboration, negotiation, teamwork
• Trust in others

Similarities

• Constructivist
• Writing skills
• Appropriate online behavior
• Higher-Order thinking skills
• Scaffolding student learning
• Clarifying expectations
• Integration of diverse expectations

Source: Poore, M. (2013) Using Social Media in the Classroom: A Best Practice Guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications Ltd.