Chadillon,+Deana

=**__Analysis and Reflection__**=

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 * September 28th: Created Analysis and Reflection Page
 * November 1st: ForsetiMedia was created, group resume attached ForsetiMedia
 * November 20th: Contribution to Analysis and Reflection page, answered posted questions
 * November 20th: Edited YouTube Page
 * December 1st: Added "CBC Sports" portion to "Sports Television in Canada" page
 * December 1st: Added "Newest Addition to Canadian Talk Shows" to "Talkshows" page
 * December 4rd: Added "Further Reads" to "Subliminal Advertising" page.
 * December 4rd: Added "In the News: The Nintendo Wii a Domestic Threat?" to "Video Games" page.
 * December 4rd: Created Media Genre Page on Telenovelas
 * December 5th: Edit on : "A2 Wiki" page.
 * December 5th: Answered Question #3 under Analysis and Reflection (thoughts on Wiki).
 * December 8th: Included personal response on the "Feedback from Test" page.

1. When first encountering Wiki at the beginning of the course... I think the Wiki is a fantastic tool for the CCIT program. Because it's such a team building and group oriented course, what better way than to incorporate a Wiki into it? It gives us each the chance to write as we please (while remaining on topic) without the stress of being graded for every entry. Not to mention, because others are constantly editing work and adding onto our pages, that's what makes the Wiki a great learning environment. We get to monitor our own progress, as well as those of our team members which force us to keep researching for new material. Because I am already somewhat familiar with the Wiki from CCT205, my expectations this time around is to simply provide some good research material and contribute as much as I can to other parts of the site. As mentioned above, my first introduction to Wiki was from the CCT205 course last year. That was the very first time I had ever taken part in an online learning environment. I learned that it take a tremendous amount of team work and dedication to make a Wiki successful. I also learned that everyone must have patience and be open to the changes someone might make to your contributions. Nothing should be taken personally as everyone is entitled to their own opinion. From that, the same sets of rules apply this time around also. Everyone entering a Wiki should have an open mind and use their creativity to the best of their ability. Not to upset others. Even though I am an experienced participant, I am still new to this course like everyone else. Therefore, my contributions will reflect the content of this class to the best of my ability. I will also try and improve the work of others by making edits and continuing the growth of this Wiki space.
 * **What do you think/feel about this collaborative learning environment?**
 * **What are your expectations for yourself ?**
 * **If you have previously used wiki in another course, describe what you have previously learned and how you want to expand your understanding.**
 * **What can you contribute as an experienced participant?**

2. Think about the following and answer to the best of your ability: Usually I enjoy browsing the Wiki by selecting random links. From there, I am exposed to new contributions (in which I may edit) or decide to even create something of my own based on topic of interest. For the most part I only change something I feel NEEDS to be changed (either due to grammar or irrelevance of content). As previously mentioned, the last thing a Wiki is intended to do is make other's upset or competitive in nature. When it comes down to editing someone else's work, it is due to either grammar mistakes or wrong choice of content to add on a certain page. In an example like that, it would simply be a case of moving it somewhere else and starting a new page for that individual. Like they say, "The more the better". However, it is also important to remember that no matter how much content you might add, quality is always number one. I normally check once in a while for changes to my own postings. It also depends on how big the posting was, therefore I usually expect several people to tweak it a little. I am open to change, so long as it doesn't take away from what I was trying to say.
 * **How do you choose which postings to contribute or change? What do you look for?**
 * **What are your thoughts on adding, editing or re-arranging other people's work?**
 * **Do you regularly check your own postings for alterations? Has anyone changed your work and how have you felt about it?**

3. As a final reflection for the course, post your thoughts and ideas on: The only real challenge I encountered on wiki was finding a media genre to talk about. Most topics went rather quickly, but luckily I was able to come up with one. I guess that could also be considered a limitation, as there were other categories I would have preferred to write about but instead I was limited to adding contributions to those pages. Advantage wise, it was great having so much information available at the click of a button. Everything is very organized on the wiki and there are links to every possible source you want. Even videos were posted to watch-that is neat. I learned a lot of new things just from exploring what people contributed. I think it came together rather nicely. Initially, I admit I was a little skeptical about the course. I didn’t know what to expect and I had already done wiki contributions for past CCIT courses. Covering the topic of comic books was a surprise! However, I’m glad we did. It opened my eyes to how much information can be drawn from such a simple set of images and story. It was a fun assignment and I think the whole theme of creativity ran well throughout the term. The final project was a fantastic idea, and put our imagination to the test. It’s not often as a student that you get to create an advertisement and present it. Overall, the course was taught well. My only suggestion for improvement is to reconsider the test. We have been able to apply the course content through various other forms. For example the essay, the wiki and the final project. I would scrap the final test. Just my opinion!
 * **Challenges or limitations you experienced while working collaboratively on Wiki**
 * **Advantages or benefits from participating in this Wiki.**
 * **Things about the course you thought worked well and/or suggested improvements.**