Blogs+vs+Wikis

 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BLOG AND A WIKI? Wikipedia - Blog Definition vs Wiki Definition Wikis in Plain English by Common Craft videos Blogs in Plain English by Common Craft videos Memphis Public Library Wiki and Blog Links - find lists of educational blogs and wikis to use as examples and to find resources Wikispaces Blog - Need help? Check the wikispaces blog for more information. Making Teachers Nerdy Blog - Best Embeds for Educational Wikis Blogs, Wikis, Docs - which is right for your lesson? Quad Blogging Royan Lee - google site about blogging for ECOO 2012 presentation CoolText - graphics generator for web pages, design your own logos

__**WHERE TO GET BLOGGING IDEAS **__ The more you read and get involved in current events, the more ideas you will have for blogging. Here are some sites that may help you generate ideas for topics. CBC Radio - Spark with Nora Young Ted Talks

Nov. 16, 23 & Nov. 30, 2010 @ MacLab2, Ed. Centre, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. **Blogging, Wikis and Twitter for French Teachers** - Enhance written communication in French using a fun and interactive approach. When students respond to other’s comments and opinions, they are able to make connections, reflect on their learning and use background knowledge to voice their ideas. Both blogs and wikis give students this opportunity. You will learn the difference between these tools and have the chance to set up a blog and/or wiki to use with your students. We will also explore using Twitter, Twiducate, Edmodo and other social networking sites in the French classroom as well as setting up a network for French teachers.