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    Wikis are webpages that can be viewed and edited by anyone using a web browser. They allow for the creation and editing of interconnected pages using a simplified markup language or WYSIWYG editor. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and used to create collaborative works like community websites, corporate intranets, and knowledge bases. Examples of popular wikis include Wikipedia and Wiki about Wikis. Blogs are frequently updated websites that reflect a blogger's views, like personal journals. They can be created for a small fee through blog hosting sites. Examples of blogs related to Ethiopia are listed.

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    Wikis are webpages that can be viewed and edited by anyone using a web browser. They allow for the creation and editing of interconnected pages using a simplified markup language or WYSIWYG editor. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and used to create collaborative works like community websites, corporate intranets, and knowledge bases. Examples of popular wikis include Wikipedia and Wiki about Wikis. Blogs are frequently updated websites that reflect a blogger's views, like personal journals. They can be created for a small fee through blog hosting sites. Examples of blogs related to Ethiopia are listed.

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    Wikis are webpages that can be viewed and edited by anyone using a web browser. They allow for the creation and editing of interconnected pages using a simplified markup language or WYSIWYG editor. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and used to create collaborative works like community websites, corporate intranets, and knowledge bases. Examples of popular wikis include Wikipedia and Wiki about Wikis. Blogs are frequently updated websites that reflect a blogger's views, like personal journals. They can be created for a small fee through blog hosting sites. Examples of blogs related to Ethiopia are listed.

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    Wikis

    Uploaded by

    sofi kketema
    Wikis are webpages that can be viewed and edited by anyone using a web browser. They allow for the creation and editing of interconnected pages using a simplified markup language or WYSIWYG editor. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and used to create collaborative works like community websites, corporate intranets, and knowledge bases. Examples of popular wikis include Wikipedia and Wiki about Wikis. Blogs are frequently updated websites that reflect a blogger's views, like personal journals. They can be created for a small fee through blog hosting sites. Examples of blogs related to Ethiopia are listed.

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    Wikis

     l Wikis Wikis are Webpages that can be viewed and modified by anyone
    with a Web browser and Internet access.
     A wiki is a website that allows the creation and editing of any number of
    interlinked webpages via a web browser using a simplified markup language
    or a WYSIWYG text editor.
     Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and are often used to create
    collaborative works.
     For example, community websites, corporate intranets, knowledge
    management systems, and note services.
     The software can also be used for personal note taking.
    Some examples of wikis are:
    (i) Wikipedia
    (ii) Wiki about Wikis
    (iii) Classroom Wikis
    (iv) Teachers First Guide to Making a Successful Wiki
    Advantages
    Some advantages of using a wiki are:
    (i) Anyone can edit.
    (ii) Easy to use and learn.
    (iii) need to wait for a publisher to create a new edition or update
    (iv) People from anywhere can work on the same document.
    (v) It keeps track of every edit made and revert
    (vi) Widens access to the power of web publishing to non-technical users.
    (vii) The wiki has no predetermined structure
    Disadvantages some disadvantages of using a wiki are:
    (i) It can get messy, especially in big projects where a large number of
    people contribute.
    (ii) It requires some maintenance otherwise it will become unstable.
    (iii) The content management system is not good

    Blogs
     l Blogs Many users of the Internet have fun keeping journals, or web logs
    called blogs for short, accessible to users.
     Blogs are often updated daily and reflect the personality and views of a
    blogger.
     Blog sites for example, blogging network (www.bloggingnetwork.com)
    provide information about how you can create and maintain your own web
    log for a small fee.
    Some examples of blogs related to Ethiopia are:
    (i)www.bottomlysandethiopia.blogspot.com
    (ii) journeytonumberthree.blogspot.com
    (iii)theeyesofmyeyesareopened.blogspot.com
    Advantages
    Some advantages of blogs are:
    1. Blog sites can be developed with the help of simple procedures.
    2. It can be accessed and read by almost everyone
    3. The usages of blogs are very convenient.
    4. Students tend to improve their writing skills
    5. Students get into the habit of writing,
    6. Blog sites used as online class forums enable students to interact with
    various personalities
    7. Individuals learn to express their opinions and exchange their views on
    topics of common interest
    Disadvantages
    Some disadvantages of blogs are:
    (i) It involves a lot of time to update and post an entry on the blog site.
    (ii) Regular writing may give rise to slangs and sloppy way of writing,
    spoiling the quality of proper usage of language.
    (iii) One major drawback is that not all information can be shared on blog
    sites. Hence, it may not be useful for everyone.
    (iv) Individuals and students may have reluctance is getting used to the
    technological advancements.
    (v) Blogging cannot be trusted upon students who are hardly interested in
    reading and replying to the post.
    (vi) Blogging on day-to-day issues is different from writing on a subject.
    Hence it may not be a practical idea to force students to do it.
    (vii) There is no confidentiality as it is a public forum.
    (viii) It is not suited for issues requiring immediate solution.

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