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unit reflection #1
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thomas t
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31 März 2009
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Computer-Mediated Communication
Our fist unit was about learning to know each other. Who we are, what are our experience with computer and internet in general and CMC in special.
In my case, my first computer was an Amiga 500 with 512 KB RAM an 250 MB of external hard disk space. That was 1992 I think. Since than I am used to graphical interfaces, but DOS was never a problem. My first experience in internet was also my first experience in CMC. It was 1996 and I was doing research for a presentation in history. Long before Wikipedia I found a discussion board and stayed. I have to say, that I like boards because of the feeling and you are also able to read and participate on really old discussions. On the other hand I hate chats. I was also never good in doing small talk and in fact chat and small talk is the same for me. 2005 I become member of my first social network, 2007 my HP started and last I began this blog.
We discussed our experiences in smaller groups first and than with the whole class. It showed that there are differences depending on age and country of origin. For example there was a Russian student her first experience with the internet was 2002. Nealy everyone of us is in chats, discussion board, social networks and so on. But we are only 3 who are in blogging.
Than we talk about our positive and negative experiences with CMC. In my mind it is very positive that CMC is a tool to build up a community. And a community will help its members. So if you have a problem and don't know how to deal with it ask the communities you are a member. At least you find one who knows what to do and tell you the tricks.
What I don't like are flame wars. OK, they are funny if you're just a visitor and not involved but if you are involved it is a pain in the as. Especially if you see that the discussion will lead in a flame war and you don't know how to put it in the other direction, as I experienced one day. Or it is also very easy to mob someone in the internet.
Well, of course my group mates didn't make my negative experience. They are mostly worried about the time the internet needs, especially the social networks. You can spend hours with them and I have to say, that I have to be careful, because I am close to an internet junkie. I've recognized it just in this discussion.
After that we should collect our questions to this course, so our instructor could see if she has the right topics. Well, my group was tired of talking and discussing so a small talk about the last Mensaparty started
My only question was about how to avoid a flame war. This will be discussed in unit 5. And also the other questions were all related to the topics our instructor has planned.
In my case, my first computer was an Amiga 500 with 512 KB RAM an 250 MB of external hard disk space. That was 1992 I think. Since than I am used to graphical interfaces, but DOS was never a problem. My first experience in internet was also my first experience in CMC. It was 1996 and I was doing research for a presentation in history. Long before Wikipedia I found a discussion board and stayed. I have to say, that I like boards because of the feeling and you are also able to read and participate on really old discussions. On the other hand I hate chats. I was also never good in doing small talk and in fact chat and small talk is the same for me. 2005 I become member of my first social network, 2007 my HP started and last I began this blog.
We discussed our experiences in smaller groups first and than with the whole class. It showed that there are differences depending on age and country of origin. For example there was a Russian student her first experience with the internet was 2002. Nealy everyone of us is in chats, discussion board, social networks and so on. But we are only 3 who are in blogging.
Than we talk about our positive and negative experiences with CMC. In my mind it is very positive that CMC is a tool to build up a community. And a community will help its members. So if you have a problem and don't know how to deal with it ask the communities you are a member. At least you find one who knows what to do and tell you the tricks.
What I don't like are flame wars. OK, they are funny if you're just a visitor and not involved but if you are involved it is a pain in the as. Especially if you see that the discussion will lead in a flame war and you don't know how to put it in the other direction, as I experienced one day. Or it is also very easy to mob someone in the internet.
Well, of course my group mates didn't make my negative experience. They are mostly worried about the time the internet needs, especially the social networks. You can spend hours with them and I have to say, that I have to be careful, because I am close to an internet junkie. I've recognized it just in this discussion.
After that we should collect our questions to this course, so our instructor could see if she has the right topics. Well, my group was tired of talking and discussing so a small talk about the last Mensaparty started
My only question was about how to avoid a flame war. This will be discussed in unit 5. And also the other questions were all related to the topics our instructor has planned.
