What is a Blog?

A blog (an abridgment of the term web log) is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. The ability for readers to add comments regarding a blog entry is an important part of many blogs. Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries.

REFERENCES
Wikipedia: Blog
Blogs are Changing Education
EDUCAUSE: Blogging  

Blog Services

UIdaho offers a very basic blogging service available through UI Blackboard CE8 for use in your private course sites. If your needs are more advanced or you require a public site, you may want to use an external blogging service. Note, the external services below are listed for your reference, but are not directly supported by ITS.

SERVICES
blogger.com
wordpress.com

Pay for Solutions
typepad.com
squarespace.com

What is a Wiki?

A Wiki is a Web site where users can add, remove, and edit each page using a Web browser. Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites.

REFERENCES
Wikipedia: Wiki
O'Reilly Network
Wiki.Org
Comparison of Wikis

Wiki Services

The UI doesn't currently offer a WIKI solution. Below are a couple of options for Wiki services. These services are not directly supported by ITS, but are listed for your reference.

SERVICES
pbworks.com/academic.wiki
wetpaint.com
wikispaces.com

Google

Google also offers a number of solutions for connecting people and web content.

Google DOCS
Create and share your online documents, presentations, and spreadsheets

Google GROUPS
Create mailing lists and discussion groups

Google SITES
Create websites and secure group wikis