Overview of Wikis, Blogs, and Discussions
Overview of Blogs, Wikis and Discussion Boards Tool Mode Primary Purpose Uses WIKI Face-to-face Blended Online Collaborative Draft, collect, revise Brainstorming Listing Capture readings or class discussion Group writing Group project Group activity (e.g., pro/con) Peer Review Study Guides Collection of links Writing a collective document Peer comment or review Reflection or point of view Essay Portfolio Instructor blog with explanation and link to other sources Features: Instructor can see all the versions of the wiki Only one person at a time can edit a wiki Better for drafts, not formatted documents BLOG DISCUSSION BOARD Face-to-face Blended Online Face-to-face Blended Online Solitary but public Publish, Comment, Reflect* Features: Can be set up to index weekly or monthly Use as an individual or class blog Students can comment *Use a journal for private reflection Solitary and interactive Problem-solving Post a response, refine opinions, exchange Web field trips ideas, comment Interpretation of readings Case analysis Features: Debate Editing option Evaluations Useful with groups Additional Resources: Blackboard Help https://help.blackboard.com Created by mclaughlin Updated 6..22.15 by brownt Page 1 of 1
