Questions:
- What is Henry Jenkins main arguments about Wikipedia? His main argument is ultimate goal is not to convince you to use Wikipedia in your classes, but rather to argue that in a world where many young people are turning to this as a key source for information, educators need to understand what is going on well enough to offer them meaningful advice and guidance.
- What is "participatory culture"? A participatory culture is one where there are relatively low barriers to artistic expression and civic engagement, where there is strong support for creating and sharing what you create with others, where there is some kind of informal mentorship whereby what is known by the most experienced gets passed along to newbies and novices, where members feel that their contributions matter, where members feel some degree of social connection with each other at least to the degree to which they care what other people think about what they have created.
- What is the relationship between "old literacies" and "new media literacies". Not all of these new digital literacy skills are dramatically new — they are extensions on or elaborations of aspects of traditional research methods, text-based literacies, and critical analysis that have long been valued within formal education. In some cases, these skills have taken on new importance as young people move into emerging media institutions and practices. In some cases, these new technologies have enabled shifts in how we as a society produced, dissect, and circulate information. Those interested in reviewing the full framework should download the report.
- What are the reading and writing behaviors associated with "new media literacies". These are not individual skills. It is about what we can do together. It is not necessarily "Can I read?" or "Can I write?" It encompasses social skills and social engagement.
- According to Henry Jenkins why is it important to teach "new media literacies" in school? Access to this participatory culture functions as a new form of the hidden curriculum, shaping which kids will succeed and which will be left behind as they enter schools and workplaces. This goes beyond the school. Students need to be prepared for the 21st century.
- What can young people learn through contributing or even consuming Wikipedia? "At their most passionate, they see Wikipedia as part of a larger process of insuring a more democratic culture by taking seriously what each member has to contribute."
- How do you feel about Wikipedia after reading or listening to Henry Jenkins? Do agree or disagree with his arguments? Why? I agree "that the Wikipedian movement might be one space where young people could acquire the kinds of social skills and cultural competencies necessary to meaningfully participate in the new media landscape." We are facing new medias and we shouldn't discourage these collaborative learning experiences
- Find an online resource that supports your position on using Wikipedia as a resource for learning in school. Summarize the argument being made in the resource and explain how it supports your position.The Good and The Bad of Wikipedia
"It showed people Wikipedia isn't rubbish," Wales said. "It's actually pretty good. It isn't perfect, but it's pretty good." Wikipedia isn't complete 'rubbish.' "It's that sharing of ideas that's at the heart of Wikipedia." In a time where sharing and collaborating online is at the heart of our society, why not explore sharing information.
This article does explain that bad information can exist. I think that this news story just explains that readers should pursue cautiously and skeptically. - Find an image that relates to Wikipedia and schooling.Embed the image in your blog and provide proper attribution:
Resources:
Jenkins, H. (2007, June 26). What Wikipedia can Teach us About New Media Literacies (Part One). Retrieved fromhttp://henryjenkins.org/2007/06/what_wikipedia_can_teach_us_ab.html
Jenkins, H. (2007, June 27). What Wikipedia can Teach us About the New Media Literacies (Part Two). Retrieved fromhttp://henryjenkins.org/2007/06/what_wikipedia_can_teach_us_ab_1.html
Is Wikipedia Becoming a Respectable Academic Source? (Sept 2008). Retrieved from http://digitalscholarship.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/is-wikipedia-becoming-a-respectable-academic-source/
Nice article on Wikipedia...I like the idea of Wikipedia...people from all over the world collaborating and sharing knowledge. I think it's amazing that people do this as a hobby. Wikipedia may not be perfect, but it is a great starting point for someone conducting research. The sources and links are very helpful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the article. It got me to thinking how there are some topics of interest to me (weaving & fiber arts) that I infrequently get the opportunity to discuss the trends and history in this field. I know that I love to learn new things and share my knowledge on the things that I am passionate about so I went cruising on Wikipedia and was surprised at how little there was on these topics that are important to me. I suppose that I might have to change that. This article inspired me to think that perhaps I need to contribute my voice to the Wiki World. (It's also cool to know that "wiki" of Wikipedia is a Hawaiian word!)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love your picture! Sadly that's what students feel when teachers tell them that they can't use Wikipedia as a resource. However, after doing this week's assignments, I feel more comfortable using Wikipedia in the classroom. So in turn, I agree with your article saying that Wikipedia isn't "complete rubbish".
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see you are all feeling inspired by Wikipedia! It demonstrates a shift in thinking that information should be handed down to us by "experts" instead of collaboratively constructed democratically where the "truth" is constantly being negotiated! This process promotes meaningful learning!
ReplyDeleteJane, I hope you do start a Wikipedia article about the history of (weaving & fiber arts)!