Blog v Wiki

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    Blogs and wikis are very similar and very different in their own respects.  Similarities include, one, that both are places you can go for information or for a deeper understanding about a certain topic, and, two, both are a place where you can share knowledge (Cook).  One major difference between blogs and wikis is who it is owned by.  Blogs are generally owned by one person or have one author and others comment, on the other hand, wikis have multiple authors and is continuously created, revised, edited, and deleted (College of St. Scholastica).   Another difference, is the relevance of the information.  Tom Johnson says, "wikis are suited for information that doesn't expire in a short time, while blogs are better for short-lived news."  And once the news on the blog becomes "old" it is no long relevant it is essentially trashed, whereas a wiki will always have relevant information on a specific topic.
    I think in today's networked world convergence brings people together much easier than ever before.  It allows us to connect with people we wouldn't be able to otherwise.  Blogs can be used for collaboration in a business setting.  For example, you can create a blog to connect with customers, new and old, through the comment section.  I think blogs can also be a way to connect and collaborate with people of similar interests.  Not sure if it is out there but, I think a new use for wikis can be a place for job postings for specific jobs, for example, a job opening for accounting under the accounting tab.



References:

Blogs and Wikis, www.css.edu/administration/information-technologies/center-for-instructional-design/teaching-guide/blogs-and-wikis.html.

Cook, Andy. “What Is the Difference Between a Wiki and a Blog?” Tettra, 29 Apr. 2020, tettra.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-a-wiki-and-a-blog/.

Johnson, Tom. “Differences between Blogs and Wikis, and Why You Might Need Both.” I'd Rather Be Writing, Tom Johnson, 19 Apr. 2012, idratherbewriting.com/2012/04/19/differences-between-blogs-and-wikis-and-why-you-might-need-both/. 

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