Introduction to Blog and Wikis

An explanation of what blogs and wikis are, followed by examples and suggestions of how they might be used in education.There are separate hands-on classes where you can actually set up your own blog and wiki.

Counts towards:

• (S) Striving for Excellence
• (A) Advanced Teaching Scholar
• (T) Teaching Well Using Technology

At the end of this session, participants will be able to

• Explain what blogs and wikis are
• Describe an application for a blog or wiki in a course

Questions about blogs and wikis, as well your as ideas for their use.

Handout prepared by Chris Clark (Notre Dame only)

Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms.
Will Richardson. LB 1044.87 .R53 2006 (Hesburgh Library)

• Seven things you should know about blogs
• Seven things you should know about wikis