Chuck Huff states, “the Internet has gotten a bad rap for being inhospitable to Women”. Although, I was not aware of this, it does not surprise me. Women have always had to overcome various challenges when they enter into a domain that is perceived to belong to men. A good example is in the workplace. Women have to contend with the same issues of not being taken seriously, sexually implicit comments, and sexual advances. These issues have gotten better with various laws or acts such as Sexual Harassment and equality in the workplace. Now it appears that these issues will have to be addressed in the virtual world.
I agree with Abbey’s comment, “While I don't condone, or like, advances made by men, they nonetheless are a part of life, cyber or otherwise, so to say that life is inhospitable to women as an absolute is a bit of a stretch.” It is a part of life and these issues should be addressed based on the degree of the infraction (flirting vs. inappropriate sexual advances).
Huff states that “the electronic utopia will not be coming to a web site near you.” To use the word utopia is somewhat idealistic and unrealistic, since we have not reached utopia in the real world why would we expect it in cyberspace.
The more I explore the Internet, I can relate to Huff’s position that the Internet is a fine place for Women. In today’s society there is so much hustle and bustle, and time is certainly not a commodity. Therefore, having access to the Internet to participate in on-line organizations, share ones concerns or ideas, and search for information is certainly good technology for women.
Huff, Chuck. "The Internet Is a Fine Place for Women." A Virtual Commonplace. Dec. 2007. Computers and Society. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_ r3.html-.
Monday, April 9, 2007
The Internet Is a Fine Place for Women
Chuck Huff states “the Internet has gotten a bad rap for being inhospitable to Women”. Although, I was not aware of this, it does not surprise me. Women have always had to overcome various challenges when they enter into a domain that is perceived to belong to men. A good example is in the workplace. Women have to contend with the same issues of not being taken seriously, sexually implicit comments, and sexual advances. These issues have gotten better with various laws or acts such as Sexual Harassment and equality in the workplace. Now it appears that these issues will have to be addressed in the virtual world.
I agree with Abbey’s comment “While I don't condone, or like, advances made by men, they nonetheless are a part of life, cyber or otherwise, so to say that life is inhospitable to women as an absolute is a bit of a stretch.” It is a part of life and these issues should be addressed based on the degree of the infraction (flirting vs. inappropriate sexual advances).
Huff states that “the electronic utopia will not be coming to a web site near you.” To use the word utopia is somewhat idealistic and unrealistic, since we have not reached utopia in the real world why would we expect it in cyberspace.
The more I explore the Internet, I can relate to Huff’s position that the Internet is a fine place for Women. In today’s society there is so much hustle and bustle, and time is certainly not a commodity. Therefore, having access to the Internet to participate in on-line organizations, share ones concerns or ideas, and search for information is certainly good technology for women.
Huff, Chuck. "The Internet IS a Fine Place for Women." A Virtual Commonplace. Dec. 2007. Computers and Society. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_ r3.html-.
I agree with Abbey’s comment “While I don't condone, or like, advances made by men, they nonetheless are a part of life, cyber or otherwise, so to say that life is inhospitable to women as an absolute is a bit of a stretch.” It is a part of life and these issues should be addressed based on the degree of the infraction (flirting vs. inappropriate sexual advances).
Huff states that “the electronic utopia will not be coming to a web site near you.” To use the word utopia is somewhat idealistic and unrealistic, since we have not reached utopia in the real world why would we expect it in cyberspace.
The more I explore the Internet, I can relate to Huff’s position that the Internet is a fine place for Women. In today’s society there is so much hustle and bustle, and time is certainly not a commodity. Therefore, having access to the Internet to participate in on-line organizations, share ones concerns or ideas, and search for information is certainly good technology for women.
Huff, Chuck. "The Internet IS a Fine Place for Women." A Virtual Commonplace. Dec. 2007. Computers and Society. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_ r3.html-.
Gender In Cyberspace
Many men that are interested in PCs definitely appear to have a different interest than women. Men become fascinated by the technology and spend countless hours trying to understand it or master it. However, many women like Deborah Tanner are just interested in knowing the basic. The question that we often ask is how do I get this technology to work effectively and efficiently for me in order to do what I need to do?
Deborah refers to herself as a pioneer; one of the first individuals that started the journey but, has no interest in going further. I can see where many women can be seen as pioneers because they on the quest to learn about the technology and then determine how it can be used to meet their purpose. However, unlike women many men will go beyond the pioneer phase.
As I read this article, I immediately thought of my cousin. He became so intrigue with the computer, he learned how to take it apart and rebuild it. This was without any formal training. When I asked him how he conquered his knowledge, he indicated that is was from spending many hours at the PC.
Deborah mentioned in her article that she was fascinated with email and when she received emails she felt loved. Email is a method of communication thatis being used more in society today. Deborah stated in her article that Steve (co-worker)communicated more effectively via email. People use emails in many different ways. Some people use emails for business related purposes; while others use email for personal means. Although, emails have it s value, it can become a little insensitive. Today’s society expect for you respond to an email as soon as you receive it.
I believe there is a difference between men and women when it comes to cyberspace. As Deborah has stated in her article and from what I have experienced first hand many men definitely go beyond the pioneer phase.
Tannen, Deborah. "Gender Gap in Cyberspace." A Virtual Commonplace. 16 May 1994. Newsweek. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_r1.html-.
Deborah refers to herself as a pioneer; one of the first individuals that started the journey but, has no interest in going further. I can see where many women can be seen as pioneers because they on the quest to learn about the technology and then determine how it can be used to meet their purpose. However, unlike women many men will go beyond the pioneer phase.
As I read this article, I immediately thought of my cousin. He became so intrigue with the computer, he learned how to take it apart and rebuild it. This was without any formal training. When I asked him how he conquered his knowledge, he indicated that is was from spending many hours at the PC.
Deborah mentioned in her article that she was fascinated with email and when she received emails she felt loved. Email is a method of communication thatis being used more in society today. Deborah stated in her article that Steve (co-worker)communicated more effectively via email. People use emails in many different ways. Some people use emails for business related purposes; while others use email for personal means. Although, emails have it s value, it can become a little insensitive. Today’s society expect for you respond to an email as soon as you receive it.
I believe there is a difference between men and women when it comes to cyberspace. As Deborah has stated in her article and from what I have experienced first hand many men definitely go beyond the pioneer phase.
Tannen, Deborah. "Gender Gap in Cyberspace." A Virtual Commonplace. 16 May 1994. Newsweek. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_r1.html-.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
E-Learning in Today's Society
E-learning in Today’s Society
The objective of this research is to convey when e-learning is effective in a corporate setting. This research will look at trainer -led/facilitator led teaching and e-learning to determine what is most effective and when one method may be more effective. Listed below are a few articles that will be reviewed in the research.
The Chronicle addresses the successes and failures of e-learning in higher education.
The questioned asked was, has e-learning live up its potential. Is it able to deliver as well as a teacher-led/facilitator? What aspects of e-learning are effective and what are the pitfalls?
Quizzing and Feedback in Computer-Based and book-Based training for Workplace Safety and Health addresses fundamental issues regarding retention of information beyond a certain length of time (1 week to 1 month). It also addresses what training works best in various situations.
E-learning: The Future of Quality Training states that large organizations are looking for cost effective ways to train their employees .E-learning can be successfully integrated into the company’s structure to provide quality training to employees
E-learning makes the grades provides information on the value of e-learning and how it can help employers keep employees and also help make companies more competitive.
The objective of this research is to convey when e-learning is effective in a corporate setting. This research will look at trainer -led/facilitator led teaching and e-learning to determine what is most effective and when one method may be more effective. Listed below are a few articles that will be reviewed in the research.
The Chronicle addresses the successes and failures of e-learning in higher education.
The questioned asked was, has e-learning live up its potential. Is it able to deliver as well as a teacher-led/facilitator? What aspects of e-learning are effective and what are the pitfalls?
Quizzing and Feedback in Computer-Based and book-Based training for Workplace Safety and Health addresses fundamental issues regarding retention of information beyond a certain length of time (1 week to 1 month). It also addresses what training works best in various situations.
E-learning: The Future of Quality Training states that large organizations are looking for cost effective ways to train their employees .E-learning can be successfully integrated into the company’s structure to provide quality training to employees
E-learning makes the grades provides information on the value of e-learning and how it can help employers keep employees and also help make companies more competitive.
Comedy Central's "Colbert Report"
Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report”
The Colbert Report satire regarding Wikipedia is addressing that reality of Wikipedia. The fact that Wiki-reality can be determined by people that agree on a perspective even when it is not accurate is the point of his satire. Colbert states “Together we can create a reality that we can all agree on-the reality we just agreed on”. He states that when people go against the majority that they are crazy. After all, if the majority of people agree on something, then it must be true. He states “Convince the majority of the people that some factoid is true and then it becomes true”. Now all a person has to do is edit Wikipedia or add information. In so many words, Wikiality is what people agree to. It isn’t necessary correct. For instance the statement “If I want to say that (George Washington did not have slaves} that is my right”. We all know that George Washington had slaves. However, with Wikipedia an individual can make changes based on their belief and if people agreed with it, it became Wikiality.
In my viewpoint the satire regarding Wikiality is probably done on this political show because of the implication regarding reality. When you look at politics today there is a lot of implication as to what is true and what we should believe.
The Colbert Report satire regarding Wikipedia is addressing that reality of Wikipedia. The fact that Wiki-reality can be determined by people that agree on a perspective even when it is not accurate is the point of his satire. Colbert states “Together we can create a reality that we can all agree on-the reality we just agreed on”. He states that when people go against the majority that they are crazy. After all, if the majority of people agree on something, then it must be true. He states “Convince the majority of the people that some factoid is true and then it becomes true”. Now all a person has to do is edit Wikipedia or add information. In so many words, Wikiality is what people agree to. It isn’t necessary correct. For instance the statement “If I want to say that (George Washington did not have slaves} that is my right”. We all know that George Washington had slaves. However, with Wikipedia an individual can make changes based on their belief and if people agreed with it, it became Wikiality.
In my viewpoint the satire regarding Wikiality is probably done on this political show because of the implication regarding reality. When you look at politics today there is a lot of implication as to what is true and what we should believe.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Wikipedia:About
WIKIPEDIA or Brittanica
What's the true fee?
Wikipedia, the mere fact that it is free, makes it worthwhile exploring. After-all, isn’t it just plain human nature to want things that are free? Also, doesn’t it just make good sense to use products that are free rather than pay a fee for it? In order to respond to those questions, we must consider what is the true cost? In other words, will the information be credible. Ian McGill stated “information should be "free" not like free as in beer but like without confinement or gates”.
The origin of Wikipedia has a noble aurora. A group of highly qualified contributors wanted to develop a free encyclopedia known as Nupedia. However, the project was moving very slow and Larry Sanger introduced the wiki format and the rest became history. Another feature that I find somewhat noble is it allows anyone to contribute or edit. However, the question is, how reliable is this source when it allows anyone to contribute as well as edit.
Although, the article stated that Wikipedia is just as reliable as Britannica encyclopedia, because of the processes that Wikipedia have in place in an attempt to ensure that the information is credible, I still have reservations in using Wikipedia. A good point was made in the article when it stated that the information should be validated by another source. It also stated, that “Users should be aware that not all articles are of encyclopedic quality from the start”. In other words, many articles go through a metamorphosis over a period of time until the article is considered balanced.
My concern is generally when you look at various books/references such as the dictionary or encyclopedia, you consider them as the source of truth. You rarely consider cross referencing unless you have some former knowledge that would cause you to question the information. I must admit, if I were using the Britannica encyclopedia I would not necessarily cross reference the document with another source to validate or for support. I’m not justifying that this is best thing to do; and I believe that many other people may do the same.
I am in agreement with the librarian in the article Free Range Librarian. I want to keep my garden free of weeds. The best way that I know to do that is to make sure that my seeds are good.
Strenski, Ellen, comp. "The Wikipedia/Encyclopaedia Britannica Controversy." University of California, Irvine. 22 Mar. 2007 -http://compositioncafe.com/25950/wikicontroversy.html-.
What's the true fee?
Wikipedia, the mere fact that it is free, makes it worthwhile exploring. After-all, isn’t it just plain human nature to want things that are free? Also, doesn’t it just make good sense to use products that are free rather than pay a fee for it? In order to respond to those questions, we must consider what is the true cost? In other words, will the information be credible. Ian McGill stated “information should be "free" not like free as in beer but like without confinement or gates”.
The origin of Wikipedia has a noble aurora. A group of highly qualified contributors wanted to develop a free encyclopedia known as Nupedia. However, the project was moving very slow and Larry Sanger introduced the wiki format and the rest became history. Another feature that I find somewhat noble is it allows anyone to contribute or edit. However, the question is, how reliable is this source when it allows anyone to contribute as well as edit.
Although, the article stated that Wikipedia is just as reliable as Britannica encyclopedia, because of the processes that Wikipedia have in place in an attempt to ensure that the information is credible, I still have reservations in using Wikipedia. A good point was made in the article when it stated that the information should be validated by another source. It also stated, that “Users should be aware that not all articles are of encyclopedic quality from the start”. In other words, many articles go through a metamorphosis over a period of time until the article is considered balanced.
My concern is generally when you look at various books/references such as the dictionary or encyclopedia, you consider them as the source of truth. You rarely consider cross referencing unless you have some former knowledge that would cause you to question the information. I must admit, if I were using the Britannica encyclopedia I would not necessarily cross reference the document with another source to validate or for support. I’m not justifying that this is best thing to do; and I believe that many other people may do the same.
I am in agreement with the librarian in the article Free Range Librarian. I want to keep my garden free of weeds. The best way that I know to do that is to make sure that my seeds are good.
Strenski, Ellen, comp. "The Wikipedia/Encyclopaedia Britannica Controversy." University of California, Irvine. 22 Mar. 2007 -http://compositioncafe.com/25950/wikicontroversy.html-.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Free Range Librarian
Wikipedia or encyclopedia how does one choose? Usually money helps us to make our decision. Wikipedia is so called free “the free-content encyclopedia” and supposedly fun for the user, whereas, there appears to be a fee to use the Britannica encyclopedia. In order to make a wise choice, one must understand what information is provided in each, because the integrity of the information is just as important as the cost.
In the reading Free Range Librarian the librarian saw herself as a gardener, weeding what does not belong in the garden and cultivating the grounds so that the blooms would flourish. She also used analogies that illustrated growth of mind from reading. She indicated, “with respect to information, let a thousand flowers bloom” and, “information is not a nasty-tasting medicine but a lily of the field”. That is why the resources that she recommended must have quality. It must be able to fit into the garden without causing weeds to grow (bad information or unreliable). The librarian stated some interesting points that raised the question as to whether the Wikipedia is just a credible as the Britannica encyclopedia? One question was, how can information that can be edited by anyone be trusted? Another comment made was that the Wikipedia was fast and fun which undermines quality and reflects the interest of the people creating the work. With that being said, it already raises the question of the reliability of the information.
The librarian also saw herself as a gatekeeper; someone that actively prevents people from accessing information. People rely on librarians to provide them with good information or at the very least, direction. Therefore, it is essential that the librarian can stand behind the resources that they support. However, Wikipedia’s tagline “anyone can edit” makes it difficult to support.
The role of the librarian has expanded over the years, as they no longer just need to know the Dewey Decimal system. Now they must be knowledgeable of world wide information in order to be able to help their users. As for me, I like to know that I can trust the information I use. Although, I know there may be some fallacy in the information, it still isn’t as subjective as it is with Wikipedia, since anyone can edit. And the individual editing the information will probably put their spin on the information. I guess you can call me “old fashion”, but I’ll stick with the encyclopedia for now.
Schneider, K. G. "Free Range Librarian." 22 Mar. 2007 -http://freerangelibrarian.com/archives/052905/wikipedia.php-.
In the reading Free Range Librarian the librarian saw herself as a gardener, weeding what does not belong in the garden and cultivating the grounds so that the blooms would flourish. She also used analogies that illustrated growth of mind from reading. She indicated, “with respect to information, let a thousand flowers bloom” and, “information is not a nasty-tasting medicine but a lily of the field”. That is why the resources that she recommended must have quality. It must be able to fit into the garden without causing weeds to grow (bad information or unreliable). The librarian stated some interesting points that raised the question as to whether the Wikipedia is just a credible as the Britannica encyclopedia? One question was, how can information that can be edited by anyone be trusted? Another comment made was that the Wikipedia was fast and fun which undermines quality and reflects the interest of the people creating the work. With that being said, it already raises the question of the reliability of the information.
The librarian also saw herself as a gatekeeper; someone that actively prevents people from accessing information. People rely on librarians to provide them with good information or at the very least, direction. Therefore, it is essential that the librarian can stand behind the resources that they support. However, Wikipedia’s tagline “anyone can edit” makes it difficult to support.
The role of the librarian has expanded over the years, as they no longer just need to know the Dewey Decimal system. Now they must be knowledgeable of world wide information in order to be able to help their users. As for me, I like to know that I can trust the information I use. Although, I know there may be some fallacy in the information, it still isn’t as subjective as it is with Wikipedia, since anyone can edit. And the individual editing the information will probably put their spin on the information. I guess you can call me “old fashion”, but I’ll stick with the encyclopedia for now.
Schneider, K. G. "Free Range Librarian." 22 Mar. 2007 -http://freerangelibrarian.com/archives/052905/wikipedia.php-.
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