BLOGS vs. WIKIS

Similarities-

Both are used to spread information about various topics

Both are important tools to communicate

Both of these tools help build a stronger community

Differences-

BLOGS

1. Usually written by a single author
2. Knowledge is limited to one person
3. Edited and administered by one person
4. Usually represents single person's views
5. Structure differs

WIKIS

1. Written by multiples authors
2. Relies on collaborative knowledge and effort
3. It can be edited and administered by different authors
4. Usually tends to be objective
5. The structure is determined by content

How can blogs be used for collaboration?

Although most blogs are created and managed by individuals, there are also possibilities of group blogs out there. Blogs are easily linked and cross-linked and they help create a larger online communities. Though, the knowledge,

and content t posted on blogs tends to be personal but it gives other reader the power to comments, therefore collaboration of bloggers would result in improve interaction and enhance the informations and views.

Can you think of a new use for a wiki that has not been done yet?

I think Wikis should be used in big companies as an instructional manual and guidebook. It will make it easier for the employees and the managers to get their tasks done right and if they come up with a problem they can easily look for the solution in company's Wiki.