Heidi+Ka

=****Contribution****=

In this CCIT205 wikispace, I have been contributing to both the content aspects and aesthetic aspects of different pages. When I first begin, I submitted a short stub as suggested, because I just wanted to get familiar with what functions wiki offers. After that, I did some research on topics that interest me and started editting other people's pages and constructing my own. I divided the requirement of 2-3 pages content into three different topics that most interested me. I did an extensive research on Cyberspace in Relations to Identity and Subcultures, and made an additional section under the Cyberspace page writtened by another student. I made some minor changes in the format of the page, to enhance the readability and information content of the topic. Other than that, I was interested in the topics of knowledge workers and the mobile revolution. I got these topic ideas from the course readings and ideas raised during class. For every page, I also have links to other pages with relating topics. I think it makes the content much easier to understand when it is defined in reference to something else. Aesthically, I sticked with the format which everyone follows, to create unity in the space. Also, I have inputed relatable images to each page, to make the page more interesting to read on. I feel that if the page is long and filled with all text, is too dull.

=****Reflections and Observations****=

I find it very enjoyable to participate in this collaborative writting exercise. The interface of this wikispace is easy to navigate and easy to maintain. I like the iterative process of this experience, because everyone edit contents to make information more accurate and more presentable. A good feature of the wikispace is the history, so people can always go back to see what has been changed. Sometimes when I read back in the history pages, I realize where I have made mistake and what I could have done better. Also, when I was reading other topic ideas, I find that an old version was better than the new version. Overall, it was a positive experience.

=****Suggestions****=

I strongly suggest wikispace for future CCIT courses. This is somewhat like the WebCT, except it seems more 'open'. I also find wiki more convinient to access organized information than the discussion forum on the WebCT. By doing this exercise, students can get into the habit of being good wikispace citizen or just being a good web user in general. However, if the wikispace is to be used as an assignment, then I suggest the students to really start early in this. The suggestion of submitting stubs was a really good idea to begin with. Good luck future CCIT students!