The first time that I worked on the Literature Review wiki I
was very unsure of what to do, because I had never experimented with a wiki
before. Ironically enough, in one of my previous courses we were required to work on a “to Do” project related to
educational technology or distance education, and although I considered “How to
Create a Wiki as my project of choice, my attention was diverted to another topic
that I considered to have been more practical at that time. Therefore, when I
realized that in this course one of my assignments involved a wiki, I felt a
bit of regret for not having chosen that project assignment I was delighted to know
that this was a team project and that I was not required to build one, just to
contribute to it. When I received the invitation to join the wiki I was
somewhat nervous about getting started but I also did not want to hinder the
rest of the group. I opened the link, to
the wiki and to my surprise it was not as complicated to set up the account and
join the team as I had feared it might be. Feeling a bit more confident, I started
working on my page of the wiki. My contribution was to research and prepare on
the social and ethical issues of BYOD technology. During that initial login I successfully
posted my first page of information.
My second time working on the wiki was much easier than the
first, since I was now acquainted with it and knew how to logon and go directly
to my page. My reason for logging on this time was for the purpose of updating
the information I had initially prepared and posted on my page. I had mistakenly
believed that the assignment was due that week; therefore I had quickly
researched a page of information so that I would be in keeping with the rest of
the group, and not be their hindrance. Upon discovering that it was not due for
a few days yet, I decided to develop and add to my topic. After updating the information
I opened the reference page and added new references to the existing list and
my purpose was accomplished. By this time I had started feeling more confident
about using the wiki. I thought also that I might even be able to create one if
I cared to attempt it. I perceive that creating a wiki is probably not too
difficult. I am almost certain that with a little time and some know-how, I
will successfully construct a wiki. I look forward to trying it when time permits.
The last time that I worked on the wiki was just before it
was submitted for peer reviewing. I had done further research and found some new
and practical information pertaining to the ethics of BYOD, a segment of the
project that had been assigned to me. I thought that this new information was so
appropriate and substantially beneficial, that I had to perform one more
update. I now consider working on the wiki to have been an adventure. It was
definitely beneficial for me. I started with absolutely no knowledge of how to
use a wiki, but in the end I have acquired that new knowledge and a new skill. By
participating in the assignment I was able to learn how to access and navigate
through the various pages with ease of use. I now have a new attitude toward
trying and accomplishing new successes, especially in the area of technology
which can sometimes be quite frustrating. Furthermore, with our world of
technology so rapidly increasing and changing, the need to learn and to know
the various tools of technology is almost inevitable, and I am prepared to be
with technology in my future profession.. As for working collaboratively, I am pleased
that this project was done through teamwork, and that we were able to work so
cooperatively, even though some are working at a much faster pace than others.
In the end it all comes together. I commend our group leader for having kept us
together and for having a great spirit or responsibility in coordinating the
project.
