WIKIs

 Is a web application that allows

collaborative editing of its content and
structure by its users.
 The term wiki comes from the word wikiwiki
which means “quick” in Hawaiian.
 The most popular wiki is the Wikipedia. It is
a free, open content online encyclopedia
where registered users can publish an
article and anybody can edit it.
USES OF WIKIs
 Promote collaboration among individuals
 Use as online presentation tool
 Post announcements, meetings, agenda or
discussion
 Create a to-do-list
 Organize projects, from planning to
implementation
 Plan an event
 Enhance teaching and learning
 Share materials like documents, and other media
WIKISPACES
 Is a social writing platform for education
where you can create your wiki for free.
 Wikispaces Classroom is free for
teachers and students and it is only use
in education.
How to create Wiki
BLOGS
 Blog was derived from the words web
logs.
 BLOG is a website, similar to an online
journal that includes chronological
entries made by individuals. It provides
users with forums (or a comment area)
to talk about each posting.
BLOGGING CAN BE USEFUL FOR
CHILDREN AS IT:

 Helps improve reading and writing skills

 Makes the more creative
 Provides a tool for collaboration
 Fuels their desire for learning
INTERNET SAFETY TIPS
 Do not use any personal information such as
last name, contact numbers and others
 Do not post offensive photos
 Do not compete with other bloggers
 Do not use your blogs to harm other people
 Be respectful at all times
 Be open to your teacher and parents about
your blogging activities.
BLOG
REMEMBER
 WIKI is different from blog
since wiki allows users to add,
edit or delete content that is
posted on the website while
BLOG does not allow others
to modify the original material
posted.