This week we looked into using a wiki. A wiki is an internet database which people can collectively share, edit, and delete information. Wikipedia is a common example of a wiki. I personally like how information is laid out on Wikipedia and can easily find what I am looking for. However, the reliability of Wikipedia is questionable, who wrote the information? Where did it come from? Is it correct? I generally will check Wikipedia for answers I need and then use one or two other sources to back up the information I found on Wikipedia. Other sources could be considered wikis such as Google Docs if you have the access open to the public to edit and share the work in the document. Most of the tools we have used in class have more privacy settings and do not allow others to edit the information in it. However, most of these tools allow others to comment on them which could be adding and editing information on that database.
I feel I became a digital citizen as soon as I started using the computer or got my first cellphone. I have been a part of the digital community for a long time now. We have learned many different ways to use digital technology through many different accounts. Most of the tools we have learned about have increased digital communication and interaction with other classmates. Our most recent lesson on wikis is about digital literacy and the reliability of information posted on internet databases. Lastly I feel like blogging actually allows people to use their digital rights of freedom of speech, also trusting our responsibility in siting any information used to support our blogs. I also think there may be a setting on who can view your blog which gives you the rights to your security and privacy settings. Signing off for this week, hope everyone has a good week and is not too stressed!
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