Q.1.2 Differences between a Blog and A Wiki

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Q.1.2 

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

 

 

 

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
References for this chart:
1 = http://riee.stevens.edu/fileadmin/riee/pdf/ASEE2005_Paper_Wikis_and_Weblogs.pdf

(http://meblog.pbworks.com/w/page/11074186/Similarities%20and%20Differences, n.d.)

 
Blogs:
1. Are personal
2. A posting is owned by a poster (could be owned by a small group)
3. Aim is conversation, change in thinking/self/ideas, writing of the moment
4. Content is considered to be static: once posted, the posting doesn't change (comments can add information to your posting)
5. Content is displayed in reverse chronological order and scrolling is required
6. Comments are optional but encouraged to continue the conversation
7. The intent is personal, news, reflection
8. Voice used is conversational


Wikis:
1. Open to collaboration
2. Topics are considered public space and owned by all
3. Aim is creation of documents
4. Content is not permanent, it can be revised by any one
5. Content is displayed in nodes/tree structure
6. Comments are not expected
7. The intent is informational
8. Voice used is passive and active
(Medina, n.d.)
 
Source
http://meblog.pbworks.com/w/page/11074186/Similarities%20and%20Differences
http://goingweb20.blogspot.com/2007/11/difference-between-blogs-wikis-and.html
 

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