Part 1
My contributions to an existing page of the EDUC Wiki Glossary were:
- H5P – added the video tutorial URL, pros and cons, and reference.
- Kaltura – added the publishers description ideas for uses in an eLearning environment, and reference.
- Trello – added why is Trello popular, corrected spelling and punctuation X 8, reference, and pricing.
Part 2
The new page I created for the EDUC Wiki Glossary was PowToon with six references.
Part 3
The following questions were answered.
- Describe the changes or additions that you made to an existing page.
I kept returning to the page(s) and correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, opinions, and stories.
I was desperately trying to figure out how to include one video only and not two on the page. In frustration, I sent an email to Jacquie who in turn corrected the problem for me. That was a great relief for me knowing my instructor was there for me and could give immediate assistance. This assistance was very much appreciated because I was having computer issues at the same time.
The changes and/or additions I made are noted in Part 1 above.
- How did they improve the page?
The general appearance of the page giving it a more professional look.
Comments made it interesting enough to catch and hold the attention of all readers.
They made the page more accurate and clearer to read.
I was slow to accept peer editing helps everyone, writers and editors alike but I am now convinced. By reviewing pages with a peer, I got a better sense of what rough drafts generally look like and I could spot errors that might crop up in my own writing.
- What was the most difficult part of this assignment?
First, I was nervous about editing someone else’s work. I was afraid of getting the information wrong or making a mistake. Also, I did not want to hurt the authors feelings by changing the information. I had to convince myself that I could edit any page on any of the pages and it would improve the article immediately. A wiki is a work in progress and a living document, and all my peers had the opportunity to edit their work over and over and to edit my work without criticism.
Second, I do not have to make big edits and the small edits add up. In time, drafts evolve into an excellent article.
Third, coming to terms with knowing perfection is not required.
Fourth, I was not being able to add my personal stories from experiences, and opinions. I had to use an encyclopedia style, neutrally written, and formal tone with information that is straightforward, just the facts, and no opinions. This is what I wanted to write about PowToon. “Animation is an effective educational tool for online learning, and it is not something nice to have but you must have it somewhere in your course material. It has become an important part of higher education. Learning must be fun, and I can have some fun with these videos. I would use my own voice which gives a personal relationship with my learners. To improve my learner’s engagement, I will have some guiding questions to consider while watching. Studies have shown learners with guiding questions scored significantly higher on a later test. I will have the video as part of a larger homework assignment including class discussion. I will incorporate questions into the video so watching it would not be a passive experience. I will ask my learners how I can improve the video. The use of animated graphics and lack of specialized details was limited due to the PowToon program and how much I wanted to pay. I may consider paying for a professional illustrator and voice if I have a budget to cover it, I thought that because there are so many wikis.”
- Why do you think that was?
I lack the self-confidence in knowing I could improve the work of others.
I did not want to hurt any one’s feelings by changing their work.
I was concerned my research may be dated and not accurate enough to satisfy the reader or just incorrect.
I forgot how important peer editing is, but I find it intimidating because I lack the confidence about my own work.
References
Boettcher, Judith V. & Conrad, Rita-Marie. (2016). The Online Teaching Survival Guide. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Clarke, Chandra. (2020). The Benefits of Having Others Edit Your Work. Retrieved on July 12, 2020, from https://www.scribendi.com/academy/articles/benefits_of_having_others_edit_your_work.en.html
Editors Canada. (2020). So You Want to Be an Editor: Information About a Career in Editing. Retrieved on July 12, 2020, from https://www.editors.ca/join/so-you-want-be-editor-information-about- career- editing
Russell, Benjamin. (2015). [Image]. Wiki Why?. Retrieved on July 12, 2020, from https://sites.psu.edu/russ/2015/10/17/wiki-why/
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