1. UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE CHIRIQUÍ
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
ENGLISH 420
PROFESSOR: MARISOL BARRAZA
BLOGS AND WIKIS ENHANCING TEACHING AND LEARNING
PRESENTED BY
ANDRES PINEDA
4-763-1314
JUNE 7TH 2016
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2. Introduction
Blogs and wikis are web resources that
emphasize on sharing information through the
web. They depend on the level of knowledge
the user has to employ them, blog and wikis
surge as an alternative to web sites without
the need of coding.
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3. Table of contents
Presentation
Introduction
Table of contents
Definition of terms
Similarities between blogs and wikis
Differences between blogs and wikis
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4. Table of contents
Functions of blogs and wikis
Uses of blogs and wikis
Appropriate time to use blogs and wikis
Blogs and wikis permission to view
Educational blog sites
Educational wiki sites
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5. Table of contents
Steps to create a blog
Steps to create a wiki
Tips for blogs and wikis
Conclusion
References
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7. Definition of terms
Blog: A blog is a shortened
version of a online diary and in
other terms it means an online
interactive journal
Wiki: A wiki is software used to
create a website
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8. Definition of terms
Domain: Part of a web address that
identify your site
Server: net of computers used to
process chunks of data
Host: an electronic reference to
where your site is located
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9. Similarities between blogs and wikis
They provide a place to keep your
website for free
They provide a place to work in
group
No technical knowledge is necessary
for their usage
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10. Similarities between blogs and wikis
They can be accessible
from anywhere using
internet
They foster critical
thinking
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11. Differences of blogs and wikis
They both offer different layouts
Blogs can be managed by one
person whereas wikis require more
personnel
They oriented to different purpose
blogs (personal record) wikis
(community records)
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12. Differences of blogs and wikis
The number of students
reached is not the same
Their edition permit is
personal in blogs (the
author) and in wikis ( the
public)
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13. Functions of blogs and wikis
To provide a free web site
to use
To enhance web usage
To provide a tool for novice
web users
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14. Functions of blogs and wikis
Facilitate discussion over
complex topics
Spread the knowledge for free
To link people around the world
with different mindsets
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15. Uses of blogs and wikis
To provide and outlet to opinion in the web
To promote group work
To broaden the student’s horizon
Encourage web editing
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16. Appropriate time to use blogs and wikis
When you handle group projects,
blogs and wikis become the perfect
tool
When the teacher needs to monitor
his or her class progress
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17. Appropriate time to use blogs and wikis
When the teacher wants his or
her students to interact with
web resources, he uses blogs
and wikis
When the teacher wants to mold
his students critical thinking
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18. Permissions to view blogs and wikis
The permission to view in
a blog or wiki can be
private or selective
The permission to view
might be granted upon
certain requirements are
fulfilled
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19. Permissions to view blogs and wikis
The permission to view
might change, if certain
polices are not followed.
Certain permissions require
the authors consent
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20. Educational blog sites
Degree. Org
25 top blogsites for ESL teachers and students:
http://www.onlinedegrees.org/top-25-esl-
blogs-for-teachers-and-students/
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22. Steps to create a blog
Know WHY you want to start a blog
Decide WHAT your blog will focus on
Decide WHICH of the blogging platforms you’ll
use
Decide which web host to use
Login to your new blog and start blogging
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23. Steps to create a wiki
Determine what your wiki is for
Check if a wiki already exists on the
same subject.
Make a team before creating your wiki.
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24. Steps to create a wiki
Decide between hosting
your own wiki or using a
wiki farm
Choose a software
package
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25. Tips for blog and wikis
Seek aid from specialized forums
Start with a topic of your liking
Employ trial and error
Try several platforms
Be prepare to re do
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26. Conclusion
Wikis and blogs have become a way for
teachers to enhance the learning environment
and reach new heights with the inclusion of
the internet as the new domain. Blogs and
wikis are a tool and as such they depend on
the manipulator to produce results
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27. References
ESl wiki. ( 2016). ESL wiki. Retrieved June 6, 2016, from
http://esl.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
Pbworkscom. (2016). Pbworkscom. Retrieved June
6, 2016, from
http://meblog.pbworks.com/w/page/11074186
/Similarities and Differences
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28. References
Wikihowcom. (2016). WikiHow. Retrieved June 6, 2016, from
http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Wiki
Howtostartablogonlinenet. (2016). How To Start A Blog Online.
Retrieved June 6, 2016, from http://howtostartablogonline.net/
Edtechnetworkcom. (2016). Edtechnetworkcom. Retrieved June 6,
2016, from http://www.edtechnetwork.com/wikis_blogs.html
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