Similarities and Differences between Blogs and Wikis

	BLOGS	WIKIS
Similarities	·         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	·         Blogs are written by individuals, editing only done by individual. ·         Blog tends to be more casual and approachable, and can be highly personal. ·         Written in reverse chronological order (newest entry is always at the top) ·         No knowledge of HTML is needed for blogging, blogs tend to use a modified WYSIWYG editing environment.	·       Wikis are combined information by multiple users or created by groups, editing can be done by anyone. ·         Wiki content is straightforward, informative, and often more formal, wikis are intensely collaborative. ·         Written according to content, or any arrangement someone wants ·         Wikis use a simple set of formatting commands.
Educational usage	·         Blogs are a great tool because they allow students to engage in a more authentic writing experience where they become the content expert and are writing to a targeted audience and can use blogs to publish their writing ·         Teachers can use blogs to publish assignments, resources, and keep students and even parents up to date on class events, due dates, and content being covered. ·         Teachers can also use blogs to help students’ master content and improve their writing skills.	·       Wikis are powerful tools that can help students undertake projects that need not be limited to a class environment, to form collaborations with peers and staff and generate a broader perspective by out-of-the-box thinking. ·         Wikis can enable groups of students to work together to solve a problem, complete a project etc. ·         Wikis support collaborative learning.
References ·         http://128.171.57.22/bitstream/10125/25195/07_02_emerging.pdf ·         https://k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com/tlb/what-are-the-benefits-of-integrating-wikis-in-the-classroom/ ·         https://elearningindustry.com/how-to-use-blogs-in-the-classroom ·        http://meblog.pbworks.com/w/page/11074186/Similarities%20and%20Differences