Communication log

From Sept. 2 to Sept. 3 (48 hrs), I kept a log of my communication with other people through digital means (computer, cell phone, etc). Most of my communication was through my phone via calls or text. I had several calls and a large number of texts over the duration of the log. It was the weekend so I didn't really chat through my computer. The calls and texts were generally brief, although I sent/received a large number of texts.

In  the Taylor et al article, the study found that although CMC is convenient for students, most undergraduates preferred face to face communication with faculty. There was however another part of the study that found that female students prefer email to face to face communication where as with males it was opposite. I am impartial to both methods. There are times where an email is appropriate and there are times when face to face is a better option. The authors believe that students may prefer email because it is simply expected of them. they also stated that it is not unusual for students to send professors email with poor grammar and an informal tone. I agree that in the present time, email is a standard of communication between students and professors but students should write formally and in a professional manner.

Web 1.0 are the simplest form of web based communication. There is no user interaction and they mainly served as a means of searching and reading information. Some examples of Web 1.0 are online restaurant menus and official online encyclopedias (not including wikipedia, which allows users to add information).

Web 2.0 adds user interaction to the mix. These include sites that allow users to have an impact on the site. For example, amazon.com is a website used for shopping where consumers can post reviews about things they have purchased. This feature defines the site as a Web 2.0 application instead of 1.0. Other examples of web 2.0 are networking sites such as myspace and facebook, and blogs.

At the present moment, Web 3.0 is just a concept but is on the way to becoming a reality. Right now, when you make a search on the internet, the search engine can only find you websites in which the key words appear. The idea behind Web 3.0 is that instead of searching based on key words, the user could type a complex sentence which would then be analyzed in context. The search engine would then review all possible answers and give you an organized list of results. The browser may also save personal preferences in order to allow people to ask less specific and open ended questions for which the browser would answer based on past preference.

Sources:
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/web-10.htm
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/web-30.htm
https://blackboard.albany.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-746559-dt-content-rid-3845740_1/courses/2129-ACOM-375-8387/CMC%20vs%20f2f%20university%20advisors.pdf