So this week we were asked to talk about the differences between blogs, wikis, and webpage sites. Although I think that you can do a lot of the same things like post (blog) on wikis and comment on webpages I think that when it comes down to it I personally would use some for specific things over the other. As for blogs, I really look at this as my online diary. I can bring up topics and write however much I want on that topic. Then I can post it and weather anyone sees it or not I know that it is there. I feel as if I am venting and discussing my ideas and this is my own personal space, which others are free to comment on or read.
When it comes to wikis I look at this as more of an online class website. I haven't really done much with a wiki or even seen wikis outside of the educational world so this is where I form this reasoning. Wikis are great to post assignments, view students work, and give detailed explanations of what is expected out of students. It is great to see that others can edit the wiki as well, so it could be a collaborative process where students feel involved.
Lastly is websites. I think websites are great informational resources. I love having my own to exhibit the work I have done as a learning teacher. I could also see how this would be beneficial for parents and students to have an informational page of the classroom on the web. It differs from a wiki because the information is concrete and things cannot be added by others unless they have your password.
Overall these are great tools! I have enjoyed working with all three for different reasons and see how they would be great to incorporate into classroom life.
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