Where does one begin to explain web 2.0? Will I be the voice of all information out there? Certainly not, blogs are mere opinions, (unless they are cited) but to understand a little more about it. I watched this video...
Web 2.0 tools are, in essence, a collaborative way of learning and sharing ideas This is why I called this blog worldwide brainstorm. Collaborative tools that allow us to lean from each other. People don't need to be in the same room to brainstorm, because of the web, people don't+
+ need to even be in the same country. Since i'm a gadget freak, I'll use that as an example. When I think about getting the latest gadget, I ask my friends about their thoughts, but that only gets me so far. I begin to read reviews on the web, which connects me to other users like me. Sometimes I learn that the gadget I want is terrible and User A, suggests different one. I have learned something, and didn't waste my money. To me, that is a good thing.
The interactive infrastructure of todays web, in a controlled setting used with a purpose is extremely beneficial, news travels with the speed of thought, but you can't take something back once it is out there. If you post information that is inaccurate, you are doing more harm than good. There needs to be some an editor in the process. Also people need to be able to decipher between an opinion and a fact, otherwise they are doing more harm than good.
Social Media Explained
I So want to live in scoopville. possibly because I cant go to bed without having a cup of cold heaven with sprinkles. But never mind my dietary habits. More than just Facebook, social media is another form of connecting with friends, colleagues and family from afar.
Pros: A great tool to connect,
Cons: "The Lord givith and the Lord taketh away" a few keystrokes,shrimp and your innermost thoughts are public knowledge. This could have drastic effects, but people need to learn how to use these tools and not use them to hurt others or themselves. People have lost jobs because of postings on social media sites.
Be careful, is my only advice. I just loved the way this video explained social media.
Still, If I lived in Scoopville.... BBQ Bacon wrapped shrimp ice cream. Try to be open minded the internet is full of opinions.
Where does this leave the university of today? Students still need guidance. They are becoming multi-taskers, but I feel that leads to a greater amount of distractions, leading to half completed or incorrectly done jobs. We are in an Internet Renaissance where a student can learn thousands of viewpoints and formulate their own opinion. Isn't that one of the benchmarks of the NY common core standards?
The guidance given to a student aids them in formulating their own opinion and not such radical thinking that does not contribute positively to society. The university of today is more of an online university, hence this class we have to utilize the technology and pass our knowledge to others.
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