We will probably be able to get server space on a university computer. But I need advice on possible software/applications. At a minimum we want our students to be able to input/upload text and images (video would be nice, too). The interface needs to be relatively simple, as we will sometimes be working from cybercafés, with limited time to fuss with things. And, of course, cost is a factor. Any suggestions?
"geeky street cred" these days seems to go to serendipity: http://www.s9y.com/ It lacks some of the most annoying warts that affect Wordpress (http://www.wordpress.org) and Movable Type (http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype), the other two weblog publishing systems that people are likely to recommend to you. Other systems, such as Drupal and Joomla! and Moodle, could be tweaked into meeting your needs-- but probably significantly outstrip your need for flexibility or your desire to carry out extensive configuration. Hope this helps, --elijah