I just submitted my first produsage project and I am feeling pretty good about my experience. I was intimidated at first, and found it hard to get started. Once I spoke to Dr. Dennen and looked at the Diigo and del.icio.us websites, I started to get some direction. I think it was good to start with the Web 2.0 tool that I did, because I think that Second Life would have been a little overwhelming.
I am also glad that I started reading ahead this weekend, because Chapter 7 had a lot of information on del.icio.us that I ended up using in my paper. I guess it is good that I was an over-achiever this week!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
My contributions this week
This week so far I have been talking to my classmates about Diigo versus del.icio.us. I also commented on the post about the shift of using Web 2.0 tools in formal education. I think that in some cases, Web 2.o tools may be helpful, but should not replace traditional education.
I am starting to reconsider using del.icio.us for my first produsage project. I have already begun using this site, but many of my classmates seem to think that Diigo is more user-friendly. Did I miss something when I was on Diigo? I thought that it was loaded with information and did not seem very user-friendly to me. Maybe I will stick with del.icio.us for my first project, but then give Diigo another shot in my spare time.
I am starting to reconsider using del.icio.us for my first produsage project. I have already begun using this site, but many of my classmates seem to think that Diigo is more user-friendly. Did I miss something when I was on Diigo? I thought that it was loaded with information and did not seem very user-friendly to me. Maybe I will stick with del.icio.us for my first project, but then give Diigo another shot in my spare time.
The use of a wiki in my desired work environment
My only experiences with wikis have been in my course work here at FSU. Using these experiences in order to answer this week's journal question, I think that the wiki could have a positive effect in the work environment. As a newcomer, I would appreciate having a discussion board of sorts to bounce off ideas and questions that I might have about my job. I think more expereinced designers could act as mentors, without having to dedicate much time during the workday. I realize that there would still be a level of "office ettiquette" that would need to be maintained on the wiki, but I think that could be managed with a little guidance.
If management were to implement the wiki, there would need to be an understanding by adminstrators of the site that the wiki is not a heirarchy. Their roles would be to interefere are little as possible in order to keep a traditional wiki environment. As long as the posts were appropriate, they should be allowed to stay up on the site and neutrality is very important.
A user-initiated site would have similar obstacles, but I think that an additional hurdle would be the struggle of using authority when it is necessary. In the office, there might be an established hierarchy, but on the wiki there would not be one. However, if there were issues on the wiki, one or several people would need to make decisions about how to handle the problem. This could get tricky if co-workers are maintaining the site.
If management were to implement the wiki, there would need to be an understanding by adminstrators of the site that the wiki is not a heirarchy. Their roles would be to interefere are little as possible in order to keep a traditional wiki environment. As long as the posts were appropriate, they should be allowed to stay up on the site and neutrality is very important.
A user-initiated site would have similar obstacles, but I think that an additional hurdle would be the struggle of using authority when it is necessary. In the office, there might be an established hierarchy, but on the wiki there would not be one. However, if there were issues on the wiki, one or several people would need to make decisions about how to handle the problem. This could get tricky if co-workers are maintaining the site.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
NPR program (was it Weekend Edition Sunday?) on Pro-Am journalism
I happened to tune in after the program began, but I managed to get the idea of what the program was about. Author Chris Anderson was being interviewed about his book Free. His book discussed the impact of amateur journalists on professional journalism, including the fact that the advertising world is struggling because of the conflict between the amateur and professional worlds. Advertisers are not sure where to place their money- in print newspapers or on websites.
Anderson also said that the professional world of journalism is getting smaller because it is being squeezed by the fact that anyone can be a journalists these days. He said that fewer journalists are being sent to cover conflicts around the world because amateurs can give an instant perspective by using Twitter, Facebook, etc. This gives amateurs an incredible advantage over professionals. I thought it was interesting that this program came on the radio right after reading Bruns' thoughts on Pro-Am produsage.
Anderson also said that the professional world of journalism is getting smaller because it is being squeezed by the fact that anyone can be a journalists these days. He said that fewer journalists are being sent to cover conflicts around the world because amateurs can give an instant perspective by using Twitter, Facebook, etc. This gives amateurs an incredible advantage over professionals. I thought it was interesting that this program came on the radio right after reading Bruns' thoughts on Pro-Am produsage.
Friday, July 10, 2009
My discussion noard contributions this week focused on two topics: Pro Ams and produsage vs. producation and the 4 principles of produsage: K-12. I could relate to the topic of produsage in the K-12 environment because of my teaching experiences. I believe that I implemented several principles of produsage in the classroom, but I don't think I used them all of the time, nor could I have done so if I wanted to.
The Pro Ams topic was interesting to me because when reading the text, I thought of several people that I know who would fit into this category. I also hope that one day I will be technically savvy enough to be considered a Pro Am. I also like the fact that Bruns suggests that these people are leaders and that they have a sense of power in the technical world.
The Pro Ams topic was interesting to me because when reading the text, I thought of several people that I know who would fit into this category. I also hope that one day I will be technically savvy enough to be considered a Pro Am. I also like the fact that Bruns suggests that these people are leaders and that they have a sense of power in the technical world.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I like Twitter, but what is Diigo?
This week I did a little research on the Web 2.0 technology that Dr. Dennen mentioned: Twitter, Diigo, Flickr and youtube. I am familiar with youtube because my little brother posts his band's videos from recent shows on the website. I actually started an account on Twitter (I am Kendall1112, send me a message if you are interested!) and I am thining about starting an account with Flickr. My husband is a custom cabinet maker, and this website would be an easy was to display his portfolio.
The only tool I did not really get interested in was Diigo. I don't know if there was just too much information on the website, but I did not really see how this website could be of help to me right now. Maybe I will give it another try this week.
The only tool I did not really get interested in was Diigo. I don't know if there was just too much information on the website, but I did not really see how this website could be of help to me right now. Maybe I will give it another try this week.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Produsage and my life
While I had never heard of the term produsage before reading this book, I think that it has played a part in my life for some time now. I am not crazy about this term- I can see why the concept is called produsage, but I think it still sounds like a maufactured term, which is what the concept is trying to steer clear of, I think.
When reading this week's journal question, I immediately thought of my experiences as an online student at FSU. Students are invloved in open participation and communal evaluation on the discussion boards. While we are guided by our professors, students are still given plenty of freedom, maybe not as much as an ad hoc meritocracy, but close. Blackboard creates a forum for students to contribute ideas to the course community, but we also receive recognition for our individual posts and ideas.
My experience at FSU is the best example I can think of that invloves produsage.
When reading this week's journal question, I immediately thought of my experiences as an online student at FSU. Students are invloved in open participation and communal evaluation on the discussion boards. While we are guided by our professors, students are still given plenty of freedom, maybe not as much as an ad hoc meritocracy, but close. Blackboard creates a forum for students to contribute ideas to the course community, but we also receive recognition for our individual posts and ideas.
My experience at FSU is the best example I can think of that invloves produsage.
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