Reflection February 5, 2008
I really enjoyed class tonight. We’re learning a lot about the various Web 2.0 tools, such as, Wikis and Blogs. When Andrew and Phillip came to class tonight, I felt validated by their presentations. I’ve had classes with both of these gentlemen, and it was great to see them as “Experts” in utilizing the Wiki in an educational setting. Our ITEC program has acclamated us to working in the Web 2.0 technological format by creating Wikis, Blogs, and using MOODLE with iLearn. As a student we can see the growth of this by the other departments of the university switching to it.
I’ve always wonder what the big difference between the Wiki and a Blog was. Now I know that a Blog is like a journal, while a Wiki provides more flexibility than a Blog. A Wiki allows the user to edit and have multiple authors accessing and changing the information. After our initial Blog entries are posted we will be duplicating them in a Wiki. I believe that eventually, I’ll choose to use the Wiki rather than the Blog. The use of Wikis is something which we’ve become familiar with since I started the ITEC program, in the Spring of 2008. Ironically, at that time I had very little knowledge of the basic functions of the computer, how to use the various applications, or even the capabilities of the Internet. For my first assignment in ITEC #800, “History of Education,” my nephew showed me how to download images and make attachments to an email. Currently, I am becoming more experienced with some of the leading trends which is helping reorganize how our educational system will become reflective of the Digital Age.
After class, I laughed about how easy it is, for me now, to do some of the things which I once had great difficulty with. My personal experience with the Connectivism theories, provides me with insight to see the power and necessity of incorporating much of the social networking avenues, which we discussed in class tonight. As we become empowered by the resources and emerging paradigms which are shaping our society, it becomes apparent that the most effective means of educating the individual today will incorporate Connectivism tools and strategies.
2 comments:
That's very impressive that you were learning how to do email attachments a short time ago, and now you've created your own blog. It looks like you're a fast learner.
Nothing can substitute learning by doing. If I explained the differences between wiki and blog, probably it was not as meaningful as you discovered the differences. You are inspiration to many.
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