Diep,+Peter

**Peter Diep's Analysis and Reflection**
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Community Building and Maintenance
//**Oct 14**// > //**Oct 19**// > //**Nov 5**// //**Nov 18**// > >
 * Placed a picture of a comic book page with gutters on the gutter page
 * Discussed the transition types of panels on the gutter page that was mentioned in Understanding Comics textbook.
 * Contributed a brief definition of synchronous communication in the chat room page
 * //Oct 28//**
 * Reorganized the hierarchy to the movie heading in the table of content by creating sub headings for all the different movie genres.
 * Added a [|yahoo360] link in the friendster page.
 * Bolded all the links in the table of content and made sure each link was in bullet form (organizing table of contents)
 * Provided a banner in the hi5 page.
 * Added acronyms to the Chatroom page
 * Added external links and additional information in the ICQ page
 * Enlarged the image in the console wars page
 * //Nov 17//**
 * Added more superhero titles to the list of superhero movies in the superhero movie section
 * Placed additional information about action movies
 * Provided external links to action stars' filmography in action movies
 * //Nov 24//**
 * Added a few sentences on the definition of Pop music and it's change in definition
 * Added a table of content to my current analysis and reflection page
 * //Nov 25//**
 * Repositioned Sirius Satellite Radio under the Radio section in the table of contents
 * //Dec 8//**
 * Posted additional information regarding lonelygirl15 vh1 award and more

Contributions
//**Nov 18**//
 * //Nov 4//**
 * Created the hockey page and added significant information
 * Created the superhero page under the movie section
 * //Nov 17//**
 * Created the Sirius satellite Radio page
 * Added large amount of information on Sirius satellite radio
 * Provided a "HNIC" section along with other significant information in the hockey page

Reflection

 * //Oct 5//**
 * 1.** Being this is my second year with knowledge of what a wikispace is, the entire process have come alot easier. No longer am I in the midst of figuring out how to use the integral features that wikispace provides. Instead i have the ability to concentrate more so on the content i intend on putting on wikispace. Having alot more time to research my topics instead of spending it on learning wikispace gives me the freedom to better express the content. With that being said, Wikispace is no longer my Everest. Knowing the features gives me the capabilities to explore and experiment like i've never done before. On wikispace that is. Last year when i used it I was more methodical in my contributions fearing i would step on some toes if i "trepassed" into someone elses' territory. This time around I know better. Having had people "trepass" my freshly trimmed garden I've decided to take it upon myself to do the same, but with muddier feet. Knowing the results will not be any less positive but will open light to new ideas for everyone on this space.

As i mentioned earlier (Oct 5th), my initial experience with wikispace was intimidating and the idea of changing another individuals work felt confrontational. I've learned that nobody should fear expressing their knowledge, especially on such a space. People are constantly changing content and if i were to hesitate on doing so someone else will do it for me, which only takes away from my own experience. And another thing that may be so great about such a space is eventhough my name is there, i'm not in a situation where i can be judged immediately about what information i express. It takes time for people to read it and by that time i don't have to energy to care what people think, which will only enable me to express myself and the information i have to the best and most creative of my abilities I check once in awhile for my own work and if anyone has changed it for the better or for worse. I tend not to reedit any changes that someone else has made because i feel they have the capability to do so. Unless the information is so inaccurate of course. There has been several individuals who have made edits to the pages i've created and that only adds to the community maintenance. Some of the edits that were done for me were edits i wish i could've done for myself, but having it done saves me the time and trouble. It feels good to know that other people are taking the time to care about my work, eventhough that may not be true and that they only really care about their own marks. I'm guilty of that as well.
 * //Nov 2//**
 * 2.** My decisions on contributing to a page with my post is a preference of interest. Upon visiting a page I decide whether or not the topic at hand is of interest to me. This usual has to be relatable to contemporary popular culture and stuff i am familar with. As much as i would like to visit every last page that is created by these fine people, there are three things to prevent me from doing so. One, there are too many pages and the constant maintenance and contribution that the rest of my peers provide is too abundant to keep up with. Two, there are alot of pages that do not interest me by the least and having looked at some of those pages, there are alot of content (which is probably amazing stuff) but i can't bring myself to be interested in them. Three, I just don't want to. No offense, but seriously now. Overall i try to roam around random pages as much as possible and if a title catches my eye i would visit it and if there is content that interests me i may contribute to it as well.


 * //Dec 8//**
 * 3.** The ultimate challenge in working with wikispace for this course specifically was looking or deciding what constitutes as a media genre. One would have assume it was basic, such as music and then branching off into pop, rock, rap etc. But it was alot more difficult in deciding for other genres of media. Because this course dealt with alot more contemporary issues, the topics that were posted on the wikispace was alot more interesting to me. I was able to keep up to date with alot of pop culture. There were of course the lecture notes and textbook notes. Although not as useful as i have been acquainted with from other class it still served a positive purpose. I also got to view some fascinating culture jamming topics/public awareness issues. I especially enjoyed the desperate housewives skit as i'm sure you guys have too. Much like CCT300, i feel that a video option could really enhance the wikispace tremendously. It's one thing to be able to link it from another source (some may not know how to do so) and it's another thing to have a button that does it for you. Much like the picture button, the video button could serve the same purpose. This would create a interesting way of learning information, with text, images, and video. Overall, i've benefited and enjoyed the wiki experience tremendously. I have indeed learned new and fun facts that i wouldn't have bother searching for otherwise. The community was a fun and very energetic group of students who made great contribution to the learning experience for me. I will continue to use wikispace in the future whether or not i end up in another mike jones' wikispace class. Peace