While both authors agree that Web 2.0 has arrived, they disagree in the ways that it has finally come to be the internet as we know it. Alexander describes the development of Web 2.0 as a long process that has built off of ideas that were already present in the world. In opposition to this, Baston describes Web 2.0 as a major life-changing and culture-changing event. Baston compares the arrival of Web 2.0 to D-Day and Pearl Harbor: A dramatic change in history. Another difference between the work of the two authors is the intended audience. Baston specifically addresses faculty members which is different from the more general audience-users of the web- that Alexander addresses.
I agree that both authors share a very similar concept of what the internet is today; an open sharing network of people that can be used to teach as well as learn. I also agree with your description of how they differ. The audience of Batson's paper is clearly intended to reach those with control over education, and maybe students as well. On the other hand, Alexander's audience is simply one with some level of technical knowledge.
ReplyDeleteYou have summarized the main points very well! What I liked the most about your post is the point about Batson describing "Web 2.0 as a major life-changing and culture-changing event." I think this phrase really shows the main point of what Batson was trying to tell the audience. Also, D-Day and Pearl Harbor were great examples to support your claim. However, you could have maybe given few examples for the similarities as well.
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