Blog v Wiki

Create a new post on your blog with the above title. In your post, answer the following questions.

Compare and contrast blogs and wikis. Comment on the importance of convergence in today's networked world. How can blogs be used for collaboration? Can you think of a new use for a wiki that has not been done yet?

Cite at least 2 of the assigned readings.

When asked to compare and contrast blog v wiki, it seemed all so simple and clear. But then, one searches the definition of the two and the connection they do and don't have to each other and its pretty complex. 

Blogs are what I hear best described as online diaries. Blogs can be used for more of a personal level and can range in groups. Just like this course. Blogs can be viewed by everyone and can have a huge impact on the bloggers personal life. For instance, many youtubers and influencers blog. They sometimes used as an outlet. 

Wiki is more of a group effort where as Blogs are made normally by individuals. Wiki is a collaborative functionality. Students can use it to gather information, edit and change the context when he or she pleases. 

Blogs too can be collaborative, such as with classmates commenting on eachother's blogs. Responding to one anothers blog and so forth. People get there ideas of what to blog many times from other bloggers.

The importance of convergence in today's networked world allows a different level of information. People are teaching each other on the internet. In today's day, many people are expressing opinions and ideas and plans via blogs or wiki. It is amazing that this is the new generation with education at ones finger tips. People are able to have a variety of ideas and information all through a network.

A new use for wiki may be ways to create pages that can't be edited but just commented. I don't think this has been done yet.