caofeifei

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__Profile__

 * Name:** Feifei Cao
 * D.O.B:** June 9th, 1986
 * Major:** Management and CCIT
 * SN:** 994045804

Major Contributions [[image:handshake_04.gif width="150" height="114"]]

 * Joined wikispaces and created a personal page
 * Created the Qualitative Research Methods (Content Contribution) page and added it to the Table of Contents
 * Added the technology section to the Fun Video Links page
 * Put up a comment in Test Feedback
 * Added four links to Fun Video Links
 * Added images to my personal page
 * Posted "PACT anaylsis-context" for cinema crew page
 * Added survey and ABO images for cinema crew page
 * Added Scenarios and requirements link, posted scenario 1 and fixed grammar for cinema crew page
 * Rearranged the layout of Recent News
 * Corrected punctuation and changed heading layout on public spheres

Beginning:
As a first time Wikispace user, I was skeptical towards the collaborative learning enviroment Wiki provides. The site relies heavily on trust between members. The fact that any member can edit and delete the content on the site can be very risky for the class as a whole. This is because a team member can easily delete all of the content within the website. Also the website might be overflowed with information as a student may post misleading information regarding course material.

When I actually started to use Wikispace, I realized that the problems that I was worried about did not exist. Instead the collaborative learning environment allows students and professors to communicate effectively. It gives the students a chance to interact with not only the professor, but also fellow classmates. The site unites the class as a whole to contribute information so everyone can take advantage of the site. My expectations are to take full advantage of the site by learning to use all the tools that the website have to offer. Also I expect myself to be on the website frequently to seach the works of my peers to gain more knowledge regarding the course. I hope to discover more interesting tools on Wiki.

Middle
As I start to go on Wikispace more often, I noticed that there were frequent changes to the website. First I choose to read postings that I am interested in. Then I search for more information regarding that topic and see if there are more informations I can contribute to the posting. Also I like to read postings that I have thorough knowledge about. This way I can check to see if there are any changes or information I can make.

I think the idea of allowing members to add, edit or rearrange other people's work is a good way to ensure the quality of the website as a learning tool. Editing allows users to correct errors made by other members. This is a good way to prevent simple grammer mistakes or problems such as misleading information. By allowing users to add information gives each member a fair chance to contribute their knowledge to the specific topic. If someone have more to say about the same topic they don't have to create another page. This way, the website remains more simple and easy to find the information we need. Rearranging the posting also ensures that the page is simple and easy to read.

I do check my own postings for alterations sometimes. When we were doing technology redesign project my ream members have made some alterations for my postings. I was actually very glad that the website allows members to edit other people's work because it saved alot of time for us during the project. I would post the work that I am responsible on our project page and my team members would proof-read it for me to ensure that it is perfect. Also they would give me suggestions on my work, instead of deleting my work they would write their suggestions at the bottom of my work so I can make the final decision.

End
My views have changed regarding the collaborative learning envrionment because the more information there is on the website, the more complicated the website gets. This navigator on the left hand side of the site looks very complicated with alot of unnecessary sub-headings. Also I began to feel bored with the lack of the tools the website had to offer.

I think the site should have more enhanced editing tools such as Dreamweaver. Tools such as colored fonts and changing backgrounds. Also it would be alot easier to have a spell check to prevent small grammar errors. This is because some users actually do their work on Microsoft Word first and then copy and paste onto Wiki.

The things that I found most productive and helpful about Wiki is the fact that it automatically saves your draft so in case the user's computer freezes or crashes, their work wouldn't be lost. This function saves alot of time. Also I found this website to be very useful when it comes to group projects because we are able to have fast access to each others work. This way group members can edit and analyze each others work efficiently.