Group 7’s Wiki is located here
Group 7’s BLOG is located here
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Wiki Alternatives |
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Features |
pbwiki.com |
wikispaces.com |
seedwiki.com |
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Free |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Word
Processor controls |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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themes/styles |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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video/pictures |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Blog
Integration |
no |
yes |
no |
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Space
histories |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Visitor
Tags |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Collaborate/
attach files/ plug-ins |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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notifications
of changes |
no |
no |
yes |
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Blog Alternatives |
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Features |
Worldpress.com |
Blogger.com |
squarespace.com |
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Free |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Photos |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Videos |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Spell-check/Preview |
yes |
no |
yes |
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Autosave |
yes |
no |
yes |
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Privacy
Options |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Blogger Profiles |
no |
yes |
no |
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Blogger Mobile |
no |
yes |
no |
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Templates |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Compare Contrast Wiki, Blog, Web
Page |
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Features |
Web Pages |
Wikis |
Blogs |
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Can be
Edited by Anyone |
no |
yes |
no |
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Allow
Journalized Posts |
no |
no |
yes |
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Reverse
Chronological Order of entries |
no |
no |
yes |
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Captures
Changes and Thoughts/Ideas |
no |
yes |
no |
Definitions (In Our Words):
Wiki: an online resource that can be visited and edited by anyone.
Blog: an online public journal where users can post thoughts and/or comments on certain topics.
Web page: an HTML document that is identified by its own URL.
Explanations:
1) How can you use a wiki on a team project to improve communication and productivity?
When it comes to team projects, wiki’s are beneficial because not only can you take advantage of their availability at any time, but you can also add content and edit them, which can improve both communication and productivity.
2) How can you use a blog on a team project to improve communication and productivity?
In a team setting, a blog will allow users to view a chronological order of posts generally regarding a specific topic. Even though blogs are more opinion based, they provide a journalized structure of discussions.
3) How can you use web pages on a team project to improve communication and productivity?
Web pages seem to be very convenient due to the amount of links to other related sources. In a team setting, this could really help to speed up productivity and allow more time to communicate in person.