Blog, Wiki, or Discussion?

Most faculty have a fairly good idea of the differences between a Blog, Wiki and Discussion Forum, but which one will help you and your students collaborate and communicate effectively? The chart below can be used as a guide to point you towards one tool […]


Get an online presence with Wake Sites

Wake Sites is a new service offered to WFU faculty, staff, and students. It allows you to create and manage your own WordPress site for whatever use you can dream. Additionally, it provides the ability to set up and host a few more specialized web-based […]


When students aren’t discussing it may be time for a Blog

The dreaded, threaded discussion! One original post and two replies is a routine way of facilitating a discussion activity for students outside of the classroom. But so often a well intended activity turns into repetitive “I agree” and “good point” posts, rewording the original poster’s […]


10 Threats to the Internet

“Without a doubt, the Internet as it exists in 2012 is a good thing. It would be sad if we didn’t realize how good we have it. Fortunately, important players like Wikipedia do “get it,” as evidenced by their response to the SOPA/PIPA acts. And […]