drewseph+Analysis+and+Reflection

=Analysis and Reflection=

For this Wiki project, I chose to analyze the effects that the Internet has had on the travel industry. Within my entry I discussed the various aspects of traveling and what the Internet has done to change such aspects. This issue ties in well with the course concepts and material that we've been studying, as it deals with the Information Age and Society, and the advent of new technology into new markets. Throughout my page, I made appropriate links to other pages in this Wikispace, as well as external links to related websites. I aimed to show how the Internet affected both the traveling consumers and the travel industry itself. I also provided some key statistics to strengthen my page. Within the community, I attempted to fix minor errors for the most part, such as spelling and grammar mistakes, or mistyped information. I've always done such editing effectively, so I figured that it would be appropriate for me to contribute to the community in this manner. As well, I participated in the Assignment Feedback section to express my thoughts regarding this project. Overall, I basically aimed to keep this Wikispace looking professional and correct.

I believe that this was an interesting and unique academic project. I'd never done any sort of work relating to this before, so it was a new experience for myself. I observed many students contributing to the space in all sorts of ways, from the general look and format to grammar and spellchecking to linking. It was good to see everyone feeding off of one another and building upon ideas. I feel that participating in such a collaborative writing page as this is a beneficial experience to all. Each person is able to feed off of the other, giving constructive criticism along the way. By doing so, it is not just one person's facts and knowledge, but many, which in turn strengthens the piece. I enjoyed having the access to editing other people's work, as I felt that I could provide help in different areas. I also found the history log useful, allowing us to view which changes were made and when. Having a project that is constantly updateable and accessible made it much easier to work on. As well, questions could often be quickly answered in the FAQs section, which provided much help. Overall, I believe that this type of project was no doubt a good experience in both learning the Wikispace program and working collaboratively with other students.

To future CCIT students who will be using Wikispaces or Wikis for collaborative work, I have a few suggestions and ideas. First of all, I believe that it is wise to start working on a page early. By doing so, more students have the chance to view and input their ideas/changes. As well, it spreads the workload out and gives one a chance to observe their work in sections, usually resulting in a more structured piece. Another suggestion I have is to edit other students' content as much as possible, provided you have something that will be beneficial. In doing so, you gain experience in an editing position, learn more about other topics, and better build up the Wiki into a more effective and professional piece. Choosing a somewhat broad topic is another suggestion I have. In doing so, you leave yourself more options as to what to write about. In many cases when choosing a very specific topic, there is simply not enough information to provide an insightful and informative entry. Putting up negative comments is something I don't recommend, as it creates a bad vibe for the Wikispace as a whole. To conclude, I believe that this is a great project for all CCIT students to experience in one way or another. Not only is it an opportunity to learn a new program, but it is an opportunity of learning to correlate and contribute your ideas with fellow students.