Mariella's Blog

The Web 2.0  The idea of the Internet and what it is all about is probably pretty obvious to everybody and myself, however, I was not aware of Web 2.0 and how it developed from Web 1.0. Web 2.0 is what the online technology is about in the current time. It is compared to the early days of the Web 1.0 characterised by greater user interactivity and collaboration. It provides opportunities for the reader and creator to interact and also be the creator at times. https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/web-20-or-web-2 On the other hand, Web 1.0 is simply one-way communications between creator and reader. By reading O'Reilly's article about Web 2.0, I understood further the merge between Web1.0 and Web2.0 and how it now allows the reader and creator to interact more than before.  Web 1.0 Web 2.0 DoubleClick --> Google AdSense Ofoto --> Flickr Akamai --> BitTorrent mp3.com --> Napster Britannica Online --> Wikipedia personal websites --> bloggi...

I feel that I am starting to get the hang of it now. I felt more confident to voice my opinion and join in with the discussion.  One of the main points discussed today was that we all have a title to our own professional practice, however, we must look further into it by understanding what elements make it have such a title. The title is just the common thing -the specific, personal elements and key points make my practice different to somebody else's who might have the same title. In saying so, I shall focus on peeling my self away from the surface of my practice and think about the building bricks that I have given myself to become a professional. For instance, as a dancer, one of my key points is to ensure that my well being is always on pointe for a longer and fruitful career with a decrease in risk of injuries. The idea of discourses mentioned  during the discussion has got me thinking ... I felt that those who are teachers had many subject points for discourses,...

This was the first group discussion for the term. At first I found it a bit overwhelming, but it felt very good to listen to things that people from other modules had to say. It was very helpful. Being part of this discussion made me realise how networking is not just about the obvious things such as social media, but there is more to it - we need to think outside the box. I also made myself aware that I should certainly dedicate time to looking at other people's blogs, not just from my module but also from module 2 and 3.

Trying to get used to all these meet and greets virtually, but certainly cannot complain - what would we do if it was not for technology?! On Thursday, I had my one to one with my supervisor, Maria and it was great. As the conversation went on, she got to know more about myself and what my practice is. I shared some ways of how I prefer to study, plan my work and I asked any questions that I had.  In the meantime, I have started to read through the handbook in order to take note of any ideas that come to my head as I read the lenses. 

I was quite nervous till the Skype call got going, but then I quickly calmed down and felt at ease as we were shown around the UniHub. I have to say that this is my first time doing a course with a University so the Skype call was of great help to see how the Website works and where all the folders are and what they include.  The most thing that drew my attention and that I am really looking forward to use is the library service. Initially I was a bit unsure and worried about how I would be able to do all the required research and readings. Looking forward to work with my supervisor and get on with this course!