WIKI
This week, the introduction to Wiki has opened my eyes to the potential of collaborative work. I can see myself using wiki to conduct research with other students about any topic, and keep it available permanently online after we have finished the project for anyone to access. Unlike blogs, Wikis are more user friendly in term of linking information. Blogs also often provides limited access and not a collaborative environment. Google Docs is like Wiki in the way that collaboration is possible. However, collaboration is granted only to selected individuals. Moreover, the finished product is limited in their format and audience. Evernote is similar to Google Docs in this way, where the collaboration is limited. Wiki is the only tool that provides true collaboration of all digital citizens.
This week, the introduction to Wiki has opened my eyes to the potential of collaborative work. I can see myself using wiki to conduct research with other students about any topic, and keep it available permanently online after we have finished the project for anyone to access. Unlike blogs, Wikis are more user friendly in term of linking information. Blogs also often provides limited access and not a collaborative environment. Google Docs is like Wiki in the way that collaboration is possible. However, collaboration is granted only to selected individuals. Moreover, the finished product is limited in their format and audience. Evernote is similar to Google Docs in this way, where the collaboration is limited. Wiki is the only tool that provides true collaboration of all digital citizens.
I can think of many ways that Wikis can be used to support
learning. Like the idea I had last week with Google Docs, I believe Wikis can
be used in classes as a medium for group work. At the same time, other students
in different groups can look at the work being done by other groups. Smaller
tasks can be provided instructing individuals to learn from other wikis or to
link to other group wikis in a way that each group is learning from other
groups.
Becoming a digital citizen is simple, so I thought. But I am
beginning to learn that a great part of becoming a digital citizen is not only
about having an online presence or trail. It is about participating in the
content creation that generates ideas and values within the digital world. This
is where I believe that rights and responsibilities come in. It is one thing to
simply exist as a digital citizen. It is another thing to contribute
constructively and collaboratively as a digital citizen.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Like being a member of a community, being a digital citizen
may simply mean having an online presence. However, like we have learned in the
first two weeks of the class, there are different levels of digital
citizenship. Through my learning this past two weeks, I realize that these
different levels corroborates to different responsibilities that the digital
citizen can undertake, and implies the rights that must be upheld.
1.
The responsibility to protect children from
danger as well as their own indiscretions. One that I think is very important
is Cyberbullying.
2.
Netiquette, as we have learned in week 1-2, are
more than just about learning the internet lingos, but also about how to
conduct oneself on the internet.
3.
Digital Law, was something else we have learned
over time. The importance of copyright procedures, how to prevent someone else
from stealing your identity or taking credit for your own work, and how to
prevent hackers from invading your computer.
FEEDLY
This week, CBC News had an article of a case related to cyber bullying. A man named Robert Campbell apologized for his cyber bullying campaign. It is important to realize that in the digital world, where Robert Campbell was a part of, bullying can extend much farther than the borders of a country. He has done what he did to dozens of people across Canada, the U.S. and U.K.
This week, CBC News had an article of a case related to cyber bullying. A man named Robert Campbell apologized for his cyber bullying campaign. It is important to realize that in the digital world, where Robert Campbell was a part of, bullying can extend much farther than the borders of a country. He has done what he did to dozens of people across Canada, the U.S. and U.K.
Fan, L. (CC) 2015.
Hi Logan, I like how you connected Google Docs, blogs and Evernote as common platforms. I also agree with the idea of Wikis being used as a class medium. I believe that it can definitely be a beneficial tool within the classroom, in which promotes collaboration, communication and participation from students.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I like that you brought up cyberbullying. With the advancement of technology taking place, I believe that there has been an increase of occurrences and it is something that must be discussed. Rights and responsibilities of being a digital citizen are definitely connected with cyberbullying and online users must be aware of aware of this to further prevent it from happening. Thanks for sharing!