This week, the main focus of the tool is called 'wikis'. Wikis were something that I found out in the past school year. Wikis were used in Sakai for editing and saving information within various users. Besides in Sakai, Wikipedia was something that I constantly encountered within various Google searches. Wikipedia is able for access to the world wide web and is able to have the same function as the wiki on Sakai. Wiki is a little different from other tools that we have been introduced to in the past weeks. Tools such as blogs, Google Docs, and Evernote are only able to be edited by specific users. However, with blogs, it is able to access to the world wide web, however, they are not able to edit it. If I were to choose wikis or other tools that have been introduced in the past, I would prefer other tools. Wikis are able to be edited and save information by anyone. Moreover, with blogs, Google Docs, and Evernote, it is only to be edited by various users. All the tools that have been mentioned all are able for access to users. Effective ways to use wikis to support learning include having users to share information and edit such as what Sakai is currently able to do.
As the course progresses, I have learnt that there are many things to consider about becoming a digital citizen and the rights and responsibilities of living in a digital society. One of the issues is respect. Cyber bullying has been something that I was taught for many years. As a digital citizen, respect is important because the other person cannot physically see the person. Besides respect, privacy is also another issue that a lot of people consider. As more social media are present, privacy issues are more concerning to the users. As well, with Facebook becoming a popular social media network for all ages, privacy concerns are also an issue to new users. Lastly, communication is also another issue to consider about becoming a digital citizen and the rights and responsibilities of living in a digital society. The way one reads a certain phrase in comparison to the person that typed it may be different. As well, since this is to the world wide web, many people are able to access it. In this case, ensuring that the phrase is not misleading is necessary.
3 comments:
Hello Ranee,
I really enjoyed reading your post this week! I agree with you on how it is very important to keep in mind the digital rights and responsibilities when it comes to interacting with people one through Social Media. Cyber bullying is such a huge concern nowadays and not many people are still aware that it is happening every few seconds in the world. There isn't much awareness brought to the world about Cyber Bullying and I think that is why it continues to exist. I think that students in school need to be taught digital rights and responsibilities so they understand what they are getting themselves into for using Facebook, Twitter and so on.
I agree with Theresa. Cyberbullying is so prevalent. I think it is easier to offend digitally than face to face and also it is easier to be rude online as you do not see the reactions of others until after or not at all. Being a positive digital citizen means keeping this in mind and trying to be kind. Teaching this in school,is a good idea.
C.
I also think that Cyber bullying has become an increasing problem in todays society. there are now talks held by the teachers bringing awareness to the issue however I do not think that it is enough. I think they need to get a victim of cyber bullying in to talk about what happen to them and the legal charges that were placed on the bullies. There has been increased efforts on the subject but it is still happening to kids everyday damaging their self worth and creating a life long issues.
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