Monday, August 24, 2009

Wiki

Whilst i enjoy learning about new technology and have become shocked as to how fast and creative we have become in creating new and improved technology, it does not always mean that the new communication sites, search engines or even information sites have become user friendly or even easy to navigate. If the supposed 'technology learner generation' have difficulty at first in understanding how to use the new piece of technology tool that what happens to the older generation who are still getting used to the previous, and simple to use communication sites? would this just further create a 'communication gap' between parents and their children? whilst there are some disadvantages to the introduction of new sites, i have found that Wiki is one communication site that is user friendly, simple to use and easy to understand. Wiki is a form of communication between individuals about any topic where the people involved are able to express there opinions on enivironmental issues, world politics to even the smallest things such as tv shows. It allows people to freely express themselves within a reasonable manner and all the tools and skills needed to become a regular wiki user, are located right infront of the screen and are easy to locate. which in turn saves time, space and the stress of trying to nagivate through the web page, instead wiki takes you straight to the home page where you are able to work your way from there.
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  1. linapellAugust 25, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Izzy, when a technology tool is too difficult to use what usually happens is that it simply isn't adopted. You are right about the increasing communication gap between generations. But as a teacher I would hope that you would encourage your students to share their knowledge with their parents and teach them how to use the tools also. What I really like about wikis is the collaboration aspect, and the fact that they are really easy to use is a real bonus!

    Lina :)

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  2. simblogSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Hi Izzy ,
    Good point about the generation gap increasing when things get 'too hard'. I guess we just hope there's enough attraction there to get the 'oldies' to have a dable with it and then they can see the possibilities. - or they may just give up the 'surfing the internet' idea and get back to some important knitting!!!!- maybe we should start a wiki about it.
    btw You may want to change the font or size in your posts its a bit tricky to read, and that's for me not to mention the higher end of that generation gap you were talking about.
    - simon

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  3. Miri's MomentsSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:24 AM

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  4. Miri's MomentsSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Interesting point about not having to navigate the internet when using a wiki page. That makes it even more secure to me.

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