Multiple users can add to a blog, but only the owner can change it fundamentally.
Can subscribe to blogs via RSS aggregator; cannot currently subscribe to wikis.
Blogs vs wikis
“The key difference to keep in mind is that a true wiki is actively collaborative, that is, anyone can edit the document at any point in the document, whether that is to insert a comma, strike a sentence, or add an additional page. Blogs tend to function more like monologues, or pronouncements from the author(s) to which readers may append their own comments without the ability to alter the original blog text.” -- Wikipedia
Given a writing prompt, students generate pages to build a “create your own adventure” story.
Start in large groups which become smaller as groups branch off to take charge of a particular section.
Higher order thinking skills
Branching Story
Terry the Tennis Ball – A Choose Your Own Adventure Story
Tree Sim/Ant Farm
Tree Sim is a branching simulation that emphasizes decision-making. Students create a story where the character(s) must make choices that lead in different directions.
Differs from Branching Story in that there is no central story line/conflict to be resolved.
Can be used as a creative exercise by itself or as a tool for other students.
Ant Farmdesigncomplements TreeSim, by adding a collaborative element within a class or group.
Students must interact with other students within the branching simulation that is reflected in both final projects.
Tree Sim/Ant Farm
Exegesis
Students are given a poem or prose passage on the wiki.
Students create hyperlinks within the text to pages which give more information about a particular word or phrase.
Language or literary information (definitions, translations, grammatical explanations, use of literary devices, etc.
