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WEEK 4
Social Bookmarking
The name “delicious” was intriguing. Who ever came up with that name is creative. The whole system of social bookmarking is a neat way to store and manage bookmarks. Many times I have been at a different computer and wanted to go to one of my bookmarks, I have to Google it in and many times, Google doesn’t bring the exact website to your fingertips.
I started tagging my favorite advising bookmarks and found it a great way to keep them in one spot. One step further, when I asked delicious to bring up all the tagged bookmarks with advising as the tag, I was pleasantly surprised to see many, many websites for advising all over the country. I could have spent a couple of hours just checking out each website to see what the buzz is about “advising”.
A scenario I can image social bookmarking would be helpful is in an organization that does evaluation work, such as the Evaluation Center at Western. Researchers working on the same project can easily share this list and also direct grad students to it. You could also find the list through keywords.
Another advantage would be if that particular site would periodically verify that bookmarks still work, and if not, alert users that the URL no longer functions.
I am thrilled to have learned about another “tech savvy” tool.
Trends and Issues (Chapter 1)
I agree first and foremost that there is no single definition to describe this field. I could relate to the first section of the chapter, I remember when the word audiovisual first became popular—as a student I looked forward to something different than just the teacher talking on and on. The field has taken huge leaps and bounds over the years. As I read the different definitions over the span of years I was in awe at how far we have come in this field.
It was refreshing to read that in 2006 the AECT committee included the word ethical. I agree that those in the profession must maintain a high level of professional conduct. Really, every profession should have a Code of Ethics. I wouldn’t want an accountant doing my taxes if he/she wasn’t ethical.
I agree that professionals in the field of instructional design and technology (IDT) must be concerned with human performance and focus on improving human performance in the workplace. I liked that the new definition included a new emphasis on improving performance in the workplace—“human performance technology or performance improvement movement.”
I was surprised to read so much about the human performance end. I have always agreed that the human element in the workplace is most important to job performance. Creating, using and managing are all part of human behavior. The AECT has included these words in their definition.
As the chapter concluded, I have to say I relate more with the authors of this book as to what I hope the field is all about.
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Betsy
I too like the term 'delicious' and am excited about the new concepts and technogies were are being introduced to. I still need to do more exploring to see the true benefits using it with others. In my building, I work with two other business teachers, and might try utilizing it there. Our school's network blocks a lot of sites, so finding sites that work, and finding sites that our school doesn't prohibit are two pieces that work against me. I have found a couple of new sites through delicious, and am hopeful to minimize my search time by relying on others' findings.
As I mentioned in a couple of other posts on the definition of 'our field', I would like to come up with my own after I experience the profession first hand. The defitions I read are very general and will be everchanging.
I thought the very same thing about delicious as you. I have already been using tags as a way of research. If someone else liked it enough to bookmark it then maybe it will be useful to me also.
I do not think that there is any one definition for this field either. I still found the chapter informative and thought provoking.
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