I think that the semantic web and web 3.0 are quite similar. They are both about improving the internet for the users, and both conclude of using 'database' like systems to do so.
I think that for the Web 3.0 to happen, it would have to conclude of the semantic web.
However, the semantic web is just an extension of the current web, where as web 3.0 is meant to be a complete new type/style of web all together!
I'd say the overall difference is that the web 3.0 plans to improve lots of things to do with the internet, such as speed, graphics etc, where as the semantic web seems to be focusing on just improving the generation of data.
Monday, 14 April 2008
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
What is the semantic web?
This ones a hard one to grasp!
Semantic web was thought up by Tim Berners-Lee, who was also the inventor of the WWW, URLs, HTTP, and HTML (http://infomesh.net/2001/swintro/)
Semantic web explains things in the way that computer applications can understand, more so than in ways people can understand. It allows the computer to find what the consumer wants instead of using a traditional ‘search engine’.
So basically it uses language that a computer understands, for example Y, X, Z which is used by programmes to search, and pick out information that they think is most relevant to the person using the internet. It means they would be able to provide the user with all the information they need, instead of the user having to trawl through loads of useless URL's.
As I said, it was hard to grasp what the semantic web was, so if I have it wrong, do tell me.
Semantic web was thought up by Tim Berners-Lee, who was also the inventor of the WWW, URLs, HTTP, and HTML (http://infomesh.net/2001/swintro/)
Semantic web explains things in the way that computer applications can understand, more so than in ways people can understand. It allows the computer to find what the consumer wants instead of using a traditional ‘search engine’.
So basically it uses language that a computer understands, for example Y, X, Z which is used by programmes to search, and pick out information that they think is most relevant to the person using the internet. It means they would be able to provide the user with all the information they need, instead of the user having to trawl through loads of useless URL's.
As I said, it was hard to grasp what the semantic web was, so if I have it wrong, do tell me.
How might Wenger's notions on CofP relate to Prensky's on education?
Wegners model of Cofp may relate to Prensky’s on education in terms of that it is learning something in a way that is enjoyable for those who are learning it.
In Cofp you are learning something that you want to learn, in a way you enjoy.
You could link this with Prensky’s theory on education as he wants digital immigrants to start teaching digital natives through technology because he thinks that they spend a lot of time using technology so they will learn better through it, potentially because they enjoy using it.
I think you could also link both theories’ together in the way that they potentially could run the liability that they would only suit certain individuals.
A certain Cofp might suit me, but it might not suit you!
I think this would be the same if Prensky got his way by making all schools go “technologically mad” (my own quote!), as not all students would learn better through technology than they would through the ‘old’ traditional methods.
You could also link the two together because in both theories you will always be learning off each other, within Prensky’s the tutors will have to learn from the children how to do things on computers, whilst the children learn from the tutors what it is they have to look for on the computer! And in Cofps you are always learning from each other also.
In Cofp you are learning something that you want to learn, in a way you enjoy.
You could link this with Prensky’s theory on education as he wants digital immigrants to start teaching digital natives through technology because he thinks that they spend a lot of time using technology so they will learn better through it, potentially because they enjoy using it.
I think you could also link both theories’ together in the way that they potentially could run the liability that they would only suit certain individuals.
A certain Cofp might suit me, but it might not suit you!
I think this would be the same if Prensky got his way by making all schools go “technologically mad” (my own quote!), as not all students would learn better through technology than they would through the ‘old’ traditional methods.
You could also link the two together because in both theories you will always be learning off each other, within Prensky’s the tutors will have to learn from the children how to do things on computers, whilst the children learn from the tutors what it is they have to look for on the computer! And in Cofps you are always learning from each other also.
Part 2 - What difference to all this might the digital divide make?
The digital divide would make a big difference within Prensky’s theory as it might mean that some students have access to computers outside of school so can do much more work than those who do not etc.
With the way that it is now – using a basic pen and paper, means that everyone can go home and do the same, or however much they want too at least. This is because if they don’t have a pen and paper, they can take it from school, but if things did change - they wouldn’t be able to take a computer!
This might not just effect school work, it might effect the child in other ways too, they might be embarrassed by the fact that they can’t go home and do work and that their family does not have the economic status to invest in a computer. There’s also the problem that they might not even be able to work computers, which would be a big problem for them.
Also what would happen if the network the computers work on fails? Do they just not do work all day when they’re in school? I think computers should be available, but for independent studies more so than all studies.
With the way that it is now – using a basic pen and paper, means that everyone can go home and do the same, or however much they want too at least. This is because if they don’t have a pen and paper, they can take it from school, but if things did change - they wouldn’t be able to take a computer!
This might not just effect school work, it might effect the child in other ways too, they might be embarrassed by the fact that they can’t go home and do work and that their family does not have the economic status to invest in a computer. There’s also the problem that they might not even be able to work computers, which would be a big problem for them.
Also what would happen if the network the computers work on fails? Do they just not do work all day when they’re in school? I think computers should be available, but for independent studies more so than all studies.
Is there a potential problem being stored up for people if 'education' is tailored to fit into their cultural and personal preferences?
I think that there is a potential problem being stored up for people if education is tailored to fit into their cultural and personal preferences, as I think that people will become too accustomed to everything being suitable for themselves, and will resultantly stop pushing themselves to work harder.
If you spend all your time out of school on computers playing games, and you go into school and do the same because your education has been tailored to suit you, I don’t think you would learn? I think that people would end up getting bored of the technology because it was involved in every aspect of their life, it would also make them harder to distinguish their entertainment/education time, inevitably mixing it all up so that the education side lacks behind?
I’m a strong believer that entertainment should be kept separate from educational aspects of life; you don’t go to a lecture and get to watch TV at the same time do you? But why? Because according to Prensky, as some of us watch TV out of University whilst doing work – this is how we now learn! So Universities should involve TV programmes within our lecture? (Obviously Prensky has not said this, but God knows what’s going to be suggested in the next few years!)
I think that people would become lazy if everything was suited to their needs. I also think it would cause mayhem in institutions if everyone was learning different things in different ways! Undoubtedly resulting in a lack of support from the ‘traditional’ tutors?
If you spend all your time out of school on computers playing games, and you go into school and do the same because your education has been tailored to suit you, I don’t think you would learn? I think that people would end up getting bored of the technology because it was involved in every aspect of their life, it would also make them harder to distinguish their entertainment/education time, inevitably mixing it all up so that the education side lacks behind?
I’m a strong believer that entertainment should be kept separate from educational aspects of life; you don’t go to a lecture and get to watch TV at the same time do you? But why? Because according to Prensky, as some of us watch TV out of University whilst doing work – this is how we now learn! So Universities should involve TV programmes within our lecture? (Obviously Prensky has not said this, but God knows what’s going to be suggested in the next few years!)
I think that people would become lazy if everything was suited to their needs. I also think it would cause mayhem in institutions if everyone was learning different things in different ways! Undoubtedly resulting in a lack of support from the ‘traditional’ tutors?
The youngest digital immigrant I know.
The youngest digital immigrant I know would be my cousin, she is 11. She never uses computers, or any form of technology other than the TV set! I dont think this effects her just yet though as she is so young. Surely Prensky cant expcect children of that age to be always 'in' with the latest technology?
Another digital immigrant I know whom I think should be more technology inclined is my Sister, at 23 she rarely goes on the computer. The newest bit of technology she has got was about a year ago, an Ipod, which she hasnt touched because she doesnt know how to work it! However, she does invovle herself with the mobile phone phenomnen and texts quite a lot, so I suppose she is not a complete digital immigrant!
Another digital immigrant I know whom I think should be more technology inclined is my Sister, at 23 she rarely goes on the computer. The newest bit of technology she has got was about a year ago, an Ipod, which she hasnt touched because she doesnt know how to work it! However, she does invovle herself with the mobile phone phenomnen and texts quite a lot, so I suppose she is not a complete digital immigrant!
A person who threatens the notion of digital native/immigrant and The oldest digital native I know!
The person I know who would threaten the notion of digital native/immigrant is my Dad.
He is supposedly meant to be a digital immigrant according to Prensky, however I can safely say that he knows a lot more about computers, and technology in general than I do, and Prensky would consider me a digital native who knows more than my Dad just because of my age!
I've only had 20 years of experience in regards to computers, technology, etc, where as my Dad has had many more! He always has the newest gadgets, Wii's, newest x box, etc. He builds computers, buys everything online, and spends a lot of time on the computer in general or playing computer games etc. If there is anything I need to know about the internet, it is him I turn too, most definately not the other way round!
I'd also say that my Dad fits the role of the oldest digital native I know too, for the reasons I've already stated!
He is supposedly meant to be a digital immigrant according to Prensky, however I can safely say that he knows a lot more about computers, and technology in general than I do, and Prensky would consider me a digital native who knows more than my Dad just because of my age!
I've only had 20 years of experience in regards to computers, technology, etc, where as my Dad has had many more! He always has the newest gadgets, Wii's, newest x box, etc. He builds computers, buys everything online, and spends a lot of time on the computer in general or playing computer games etc. If there is anything I need to know about the internet, it is him I turn too, most definately not the other way round!
I'd also say that my Dad fits the role of the oldest digital native I know too, for the reasons I've already stated!
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