Wikis,+Bogs,+Podcasts+&+Skype

Getting the most out of a wiki

What's the difference?
A **wiki** comes from a Hawaiian word meaning "quick" and is a collaborative effort where (given the correct permission) anyone can edit a page or content within the wiki. Wiki are usually specific to a subject, such as a classroom which is a collaborative topic/ research project. According to Will Richardson, "“Wikis,” Richardson continued, “are more about creating content, and blogs more about conversations. Think of it as connective writing versus the wiki’s collaborative approach.”"¹


 * Blog** is derived from the term Web-log. It is a journal where an author or group of authors submit content. Readers can subscribe to the blog for updates and/or comment to give immediate feedback to the author(s).


 * Discussion Boards** are threaded bulletin boards which are typically reserved for asynchronous discussions. Questions are posted and responses can be added by members of the board.