Learning Unit 10: A try @ Collaboration

For Learning Unit 10, our class was asked to participate in a collaborative document writing process. We had to use Google Docs to write about the different types of Social Networking Software (SNS) that we have tried so far and come to some sort of consensus as to which is superior. The second collaborative document was constructed using WetPaint Wiki and delt with comparing various word processing software; mainly MS Word and its online rivals and choosing the best one.

I think our class has a ways to go before we get the whole collaborative thing nailed down. We tried conducting an online meeting to discuss how to go about starting the Google Doc, and had much success in achieving the common goal of laying the ground-work for the article. However, when we tried conducting a follow-up meeting to work on the Wiki document, the outcome was not nearly as successful as the first meeting. Many people did not bother attending, but those who did really did accomplish a fair amount.

As I am writing this, it is about 10:00 p.m. and the assignment is due in 2 hours. After looking at both documents, I can see that many classmates still need to contribute their parts. It is a shame that people always wait until the last minute to do their parts in a group assignment when everyone’s grade counts on the participation of others. Oh well, I am posting the document anyways as I am not going to stay up and wait for the others. It’s too bad those who take an active role in something have to deal with this. Oh well, below are the links to the documents.

Social Networking Software Article:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/2532895/socialnetworkingsoftware?ga_uploads=1

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=d28krnt_25m9zb6bdt&hl=en

Word Processing Software Article:

http://wordprocessor.wetpaint.com/page/Word+Processor+Comparison+Article

http://www.scribd.com/doc/2538804/Word-Processor-Comparison-Article?ga_uploads=1

We also were instructed to bookmark specific types of software that enables audio processing and podcasting websites, video editing, and real-time communication. Please see previous posts for my delicious and stumbleupon site links. Enjoy.