Buenos dias mi gente!
Fun fact about me—I'm half Venezuelan! Growing up, my mom would speak to me in English, while my dad spoke Spanish, so I had the wonderful opportunity to learn both languages from a young age. Enough about me, let's talk about Week 2's wonders. This Digital Writing adventure continues to be a rollercoaster of learning! As promised, I'm here to share my thoughts on the exciting new readings that we explored this week.
First things first, let's talk about how Rheingold's "Net Smart" keeps surprising me with its eye-opening insights. Chapter 3 was like a box of knowledge about how we can make the most of our online connections. It's all about building a strong digital community, just like how we build our fellowship on the tennis team. The power of collaboration and sharing knowledge is simply unbeatable! (Rheingold, 2012). Then, in Driscoll et al.'s "Writing Spaces," we stumbled upon "Read the Room!" (p. 281). Talk about a useful tool in our digital toolbox! It's like having a radar to sense the emotions and reactions of our audience. Understanding the vibes in the room, whether real or virtual, is key to crafting messages that hit the mark! (Driscoll et al., 2015). All of this exciting new content that we got our hands on, left me brimming with ideas. I'm loving how this course is pushing me to think outside the box and explore new possibilities. These are tools that will help me in the future.
Now, let's talk about something thought-provoking I came across – "ChatGPT: Bullshit spewer or the end of traditional assessments in higher education?" What a title! This article from the Journal of Applied Language Studies took an interesting stance on AI language models like ChatGPT. While it raised some valid concerns about the potential misuse of these models, I couldn't help but see the flip side. In our digital age, these AI tools can also be incredibly beneficial for enhancing learning experiences. The way I see it, it's all about using technology responsibly and wisely (Journal of Applied Language Studies, n.d.).
As we sail through this course, I can't help but feel that we're witnessing a revolution in how we learn and assess knowledge. It's like a new horizon is opening up, and I'm excited to see how digital writing and AI will continue to shape education. To complete this week, we were given a quiz. I've got to say, it was challenging, but in a good way! It really tested my grasp of the material, and I feel like it's helping me consolidate everything that I am learning.
Before I sign off, I'd love to hear your guys comments! Have you come across any fascinating articles or innovative ideas related to digital writing and education? What is your opinion on AI? I think that it is important for us to talk about these things and learn from each-other.
That's a wrap for this week's blog post. Thank you for joining me on this week's learnings. I hope that you are enjoying it as much as I am. Together, we're reaching new territories and growing as digital writers!
Until next time, stay curious, stay motivated, and have a good week.
References:
Rheingold, H. (2012). Net Smart: How to thrive online. MIT Press.
Driscoll, D., Wells, D., & Bowen, D. H. (2015). Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, Volume 2. Parlor Press.
Journal of Applied Language Studies. (n.d.). ChatGPT: Bullshit spewer or the end of traditional assessments in higher education? Retrieved from http://journals.sfu.ca/jalt/index.php/jalt/index
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