This document discusses and compares weblogs, wikis, and ePortfolios. It states that weblogs allow anyone to view content but only the owner can edit it, wikis allow anyone in a group to edit content, and ePortfolios allow only the owner to edit content if a commenting feature exists. The document provides links to free weblog, wiki, and ePortfolio hosting sites and discusses benefits like displaying achievements but also challenges like needing educator guidance for proper use of technologies.

1. Presented by; Stephanie Perry Silvia Ferrufino Bruce Perry

2. Weblogs – Wikis - ePortfolio Electronic Journals recorded on the internet Which have the facility of all internet users to view With some having the facility for readers to leave replies (posts) Are collaborative by nature The following short video clip explains weblogs very well http://www.commoncraft.com/blogs The following short video clip explains wiki’s very well http://www.commoncraft.com/video-wikis-plain-english

3. Weblogs Anyone with internet access can; View the content of the Weblog Leave a post (reply) on the weblog Completely open to read and leave posts Only the owner (author) can edit, change and delete content

4. Wikis Anyone with internet access can leave a post (reply) on the Wiki, providing it has facilities for open posts (weblogs) Should the weblog have “closed posts” then only group members can leave post Should the Wiki have no post facility than no one can leave a post Any one in the group of the Wiki can edit, change and delete content Most Wikis would have “history” facility for tracking changes

5. ePortfolios Anyone with internet access can; View the content of the ePortfolio Leave a post (reply) on the weblog Only if the ePortfolio should have a post facility, which they general do not Only the owner (author) can edit, change and delete content

6. Differences between

7. Links to free accounts Weblogs: www.edublogs.org www.blogger.com www.wordpress.com Wiki’s www.wikispaces.com www.wetpaint.com www.pbwki.com ePortfolios http://www.eportfolio.org/ http://www.zunal.com/portfolio.php

8. Main benefits Appeals to ‘ Net Gen ’ Provides access to collective knowledge An opportunity to display achievements and publish your work, including your resume Allows learners to reflect on their education An outlet which has a window in every country on the world Social support

9. Main disadvantages Can be summarised with Anne Bartlett-Brag statement: “ Guidance and support from the educator is essential throughout this pathway, as any technological challenge or miscomprehension of concepts can dominate the learners’ attention and become an impassable barrier unless addressed.” All technology needs to be used where needed and not for the sake of, bearing in mind that not all learners are at the same stage of ability of use.

10. Summary Weblogs, Wiki’s and e-portfolios are all web 2.0 technologies. They are an electronic journal. The way in which each is used differentiates one from the other E-portfolios are used to put your profile, credentials or resume on line Weblogs and Wiki’s are used for posts of any information with weblogs only be able to be edited by the owner, and; wiki’s being able to be edited by any member of the wiki

11. Questions & Answers Are facebook and myspace weblogs, wikis or ePortfolio Yes, they are a form ePortfolio that has multiple functionality incorporating blogging and wikis. The confusion / difference comes about with the use and function of each