Lessons learnt - Tutorial 1 & 2

1. Can't say exactly I feel anything about discussing things on Facebook, to me it's just the same as any other forum, the only difference is that it's usually done within a group, (EIR and Hard Rock Cafe to name a few) so the group moderators has the authority to control who is allowed to comment or who isn't. (Private groups/Public groups) Like all forums and blogs, the internet is a wide data base and anything that is posted online can and will be used against the author should any discrepancy arise. So like regular forums, I'd watch my tone and language, remembering not to make snide remarks (flaming) about certain people. While sometimes it may be done in the name of fun, the receiving end usually wouldn't think of it that way and that is where we have to practice cyber etiquette.

2. As mentioned above, anybody (to a certain extent) can comment on such discussion forums as long as they are posted online. Discussion forums are usually a two sided affair kind of thing, the number of people viewing the information is easily 20-30 times more than what we usually we do in class, while this may mean that more point of views are provided, it also means more chances of getting into arguments where the infamous "keyboard warrior" arrives on scene. Not only do more arguments arise, there is also a great chance that there are people who simply refuse to contribute by attracting unwanted attention by posting nonsensical or insulting remarks. However, that doesn't mean a class discussion is any better either. Most people (from what I have observed) communicate better behind the monitor because it is easier to communicate their ideas, because for me, I tend to stutter and be silent around new colleagues especially females. Yes, the quality of a class discussion is often better than public discussion forums however it takes time to "activate" if I may put it, the kind of class participation spirit that has been lost after taking the PSLE.

3. I'm rather neutral with regards to this question, because it's something I have been doing for quite some time and I wouldn't depend on it, but rather use it as an additional resource.