According to the article "How to use Wikis for Business" by Ezra Goodnoe, wikis are simply online Web pages that anyone can create or edit. One of the most common examples of a wiki is Wikipedia which is an online encyclopedia composed by the community itself. One would think that it is unorganized, but in reality, the information is well-informed and the source of information is reliable. And if theres an error in the encyclopedia, one can fix the errors with just a click of the edit button.
On the other hand, a blog is similar to a wiki in that it is a website but they are maintained by just one individual that post personal information about events that are going on in his/her life, videos, commentaries, and anything else that is personally related to him/her. Blogs are meant for interacting with others, allowing people to leave comments and messages. According to the article "Celebrity Blogs: The Impact of New Media" by Melissa Gerry, blogs have a huge effect in the world of celebrity and entertainment. Blogs allow people to discuss celebrity news, photographs, and other topics in the entertainment industry. And through the use of blogs, celebrities can gain popularity by through positive word of mouth.
A new use for wiki is to use them in colleges for a better learning experience. Students can review the wikis and express their own opinions about them. They can also have debates on what is in the wiki articles. And wiki is a convenient source because with so much information, you don't need to bring in your textbooks to school; you can leave them at home. And while wiki is a good source of information, blogs can be used for collaboration. According to the article, "Brooklyn Blog Helps Lead to Drug Raid" by Michael Wilson, a neighborhood in Brooklyn united together by using a blog to get rid of drug dealers.
With blogs and wikis in our hands, anything can be possible.
Hey, i completely agree with you on using wikis in college. I had the same thought and think it would also provide a great place to post and share notes. Professors should consider it!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about the use of wikis in college but it makes perfect sense. It seems as though it can be a great tool, and addition to any course.
ReplyDeleteYeah Wiki's for University courses makes perfect sense and it will be really cool too. Let's see if professors start implementing them more and more.
ReplyDeleteHey, I agree with what you're saying about using wikis in class. I also live in Bay Ridge. I think its great that the bloggers were able to attract enough attention and bring down those criminals. Sad that the police weren't on top of them first though as I think I read that it took about 1 year.
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