Getting Started with Blogs and WikisLibrary LunchablesJuly 2009

BlogsOnline, chronological collection of personal commentary and linksallows users to post their thoughts and comments to a web site for others to read and respond toofrequently updatedusually intended for general public consumptionPersonal diaries to editorials on specific topics

BlogsUse for:connect course materials to current eventsevaluate different perspectivesreflective writing/journalingrecord and share experiences personal reflection about classes, careers or current eventscitizen journalism

BlogsUse for:project blog to keep track of project/dialogue for group workassignment submission and peer reviewcapture and disseminate student- or faculty-generated contentpost instructional tips for students

BlogsBlogs in Plain English (video)http://www.commoncraft.com/blogshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY (How to Create a Blog w/ Blogger.com)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnzlOYaeOwU (How to Post a Video to your Blog w/ Blogger.com)

BlogsTools:Journal LX (in Blackboard)Edublogshttp://www.edublogs.org/Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/WordPresshttp://wordpress.com/

BlogsSelecting the Right ToolWhat experience do you want your students to have?Who should see the blogs?How long will the blogs continue?

You need to create a Google account. You can use any email address to create a Google account. You can create multiple blogs under one account.https://www.blogger.com/start

You need to create a Google account.

You can use any email address to create a Google account.

You can create multiple blogs under one account.

Once you create a Google account, you can link to other Google services.

Take your time naming the blog and its url.

Tabs lead to areas where you customize your blog. Go through all of the settings for each tab. Under the settings tab, you can delete your blog.

Tabs lead to areas where you customize your blog.

Go through all of the settings for each tab.

Under the settings tab, you can delete your blog.

The theme provides distinct page elements. Under the layout tab, you can choose new template. You can delete or add sections easily.

The theme provides distinct page elements.

Under the layout tab, you can choose new template.

You can delete or add sections easily.

Content on posts could be text, pictures, and/or videos.

You can always edit published posts.

http://fscblogworkshop.blogspot.com/ Check your posts before you log out.

http://fscblogworkshop.blogspot.com/

Check your posts before you log out.

WikisWeb page that can be viewed and modified by anybodyCollaborative space to create and disseminate original knowledgeVersioning can show thought processProvide practical experience for students in collaborating in a networked environment

WikisUse for:Collaborative learningKnowledge constructionFAQs, Annotated Bibliography, Group SummaryCritical thinkingWhat If Scenarios, Case Studies, Debates, EvaluationsContextual applicationProcess Map, Field Research ProjectSource: Using Wikis for Online Collaboration

WikisUse for:data collectioncollaboration on group projectsgroup research projectsbrainstorming concept maps/research topicscreate shared, online resourcespeer review/editing tool

WikisUse for:project planningtest review/study guidesbuild annotated bibliographycreate a glossary of common termssummarize thoughts on a readingbuild a questionnaire

WikisWikis in Plain English (video)http://www.commoncraft.com/video-wikis-plain-englishPB Works Educator Forumhttp://educatorforum.pbworks.com/headlines/

WikisTools:Teams LX (in Blackboard)Wikispaceshttp://www.wikispaces.com/PB Workshttp://pdworks.comZoho Wikihttp://wiki.zoho.com/

WikisSelecting the Right ToolWhat experience do you want your students to have?Who should see the wikis?How long will the wikis continue?

Consider how you name your wiki.

http://usermanual.pbworks.com/ and http://pbworks.com/content/supportcenter