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. If you have no idea what to look for, try our interactive blogging tree.
blogs.ed.ac.uk |
Customised Blogs |
DIY Blogs |
PebblePad |
VLE Blogs |
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MANAGEMENT |
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Domain |
ed.ac.uk | ed.ac.uk or other domain of choice | ed.ac.uk or other domain of choice | pebblepad.co.uk/edinburgh | ed.ac.uk | |
Central Support/ Cost |
Yes/ Free | Yes/Paid service at day rate | Infrastructure: Yes- Application: no/ Free unless Research | Yes/Free | Yes/ Free | |
FUNCTIONALITY |
blogs.ed.ac.uk | Customised Blogs | DIY Blogs | PebblePad | VLE Blogs | |
Allows Customisation |
Basic | Personalised | Advanced | Limited | Very Limited | |
Bespoke Development Possible |
No | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
Multi Modal Blogging |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
Structured Assessment Workflow |
No | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
Simple Blog |
No | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
Export/ Import Content in Usable Format |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Static Formats only | No | |
Integration with Social Media tools |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
Privacy Options |
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| Public | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Restricted to EASE | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Restricted to Named Users | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
Collaborative Blogging |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
Integration with VLE |
No | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
BLOG TYPE (and exemplar) |
blogs.ed.ac.uk | Customised Blogs | DIY Blogs | PebblePad | VLE Blogs | |
Learning and Teaching Blog |
Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | |
Research Blog |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
Professional/ Academic Profile Blog |
Yes | No | No | No | No | |
Departmental/Student Community Blog |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | |