Anaylsis of Forum and Our Blog.

Week Two. Topic Two.

Navigation

It is not an online conversation because people write large paragraphs to possibly a long reply. Rather than short sentences. We click on things that may interest or involve us as individuals.

Expression

People take turns in talking. We express ourselves in certain ways because we know people are reading (possibly trying to impress) and because we know we are in an academic environment. We can express ourselves more freely than in lectures, because we are hid behind the screen.

Interaction

It is different from face-to-face seminars because it is up to the individual to get involved and do the reading and research in their own time.

Time

It takes longer in time than more traditional forms of learning as there is a variety of tasks, with different amounts of effort needed to be put in on each one.

Authority and Identity

Tutors are still in charge. We still onlyhave the identity of a student, we can not say what we really think. With the blogs, we have moe control, but we are still aware of others reading our work.

Speech/Writing

We write acdemically, but more laidback than usual. We can not talk how we would like (ie. text speak).

Media "literacy"

I would say that I had limited knowledge to do with forums and blogs, as I had little, to no contact with them before this unit. I did know how they worked, but had not alot of interest in them proir to this.