Detailed comparative matrix

Still confused about which tool to choose? Our detailed matrix will help you decide.

This matrix details all the functionalities which are available to each blogging platform the University offers. By scrolling down, you will be able to compare each platform and decide which suits you best depending on what service you need.  For more directed advice, consult our Blogging tool summary. 

 

 

blogs.ed.ac.uk

DIY Blogs

PebblePad

VLE Blogs

MANAGEMENT

    
Domain
ed.ac.uked.ac.uk or other domain of choicepebblepad.co.uk/edinburghed.ac.uk
Central Support/ Cost
Yes/ FreeInfrastructure: Yes- Application: no/ Free unless ResearchYes/FreeYes/ Free
     

FUNCTIONALITY

blogs.ed.ac.ukDIY BlogsPebblePadVLE Blogs
Allows Customisation
BasicAdvancedLimitedVery Limited
Bespoke Development Possible
NoYesNoNo
Multi Modal Blogging
YesYesYesNo
Structured Assessment Workflow
NoNoYesYes
Simple Blog
NoNoYesYes
Export/ Import Content in Usable Format
YesYesStatic Formats onlyNo
Integration with Social Media tools
YesYesNoNo
Privacy Options
    
   PublicYesYesYesNo
   Restricted to EASEYesYesNoYes
   Restricted to Named UsersYesYesYesNo
Collaborative Blogging
YesYesYesNo
Integration with VLE
NoNoYesYes
     

BLOG TYPE (and exemplar)

blogs.ed.ac.ukDIY BlogsPebblePadVLE Blogs
Learning and Teaching Blog
YesNoYesYes
Research Blog
YesYesNoNo
Professional/ Academic Profile Blog
YesNoNoNo
Departmental/Student Community Blog
YesYesNoNo

 

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