Blogging(Cons)
1) time consuming
2) cyber harassment & cyber bullies
3) weaken teacher authority
4) difficult to keep low profile
Wiki (Cons)
1) contain information but lack organization
2) available in English only
3) the information can be changed by anyone, anytime
4) plagiarism risks
5) the reliability of the information
Social Networking (Pros)
1) a community-building tool
Social Networking (Cons)
1) possibly addictive
2) no protection from cyber bullies
3) network extends beyond the classroom
4) extend classroom problems to the cyber world
5) superficial
Social bookmarks (Pros)
1) facilitates self-directed and inquiry-based learning
2) extends topics of targeted information
3) develops a knowledge-management community
4) develops global views
Social bookmarks (Cons)
1) problems with relocating previously tagged web sites
2) only English interface available
3) low-level of interaction among users
4) lack of standards or censorship
Virtual World (Pros)
1) provides a social platform
2) facilitates role play
3) facilitates cultural exchange
4) cultivates community of practice
5) motivates learning
6) promotes cultural awareness
Virtual World (Cons)
1) technical problems
2) anonymity might create unsafe conditions
3) limited languages available
4) lack of enforcement to maintain order in the virtual world
5) creating extra burdens for students and teachers
6) easy to bocome surface learning