This posting is to give you generic feedback on your performance on the module. My general observations are:
- that the best of you have performed magnificently (as is reflected in your grades), adhering strictly to the assignment briefs, and delivering first-class work
- that many students (and I’ve blogged this already) did poorly on the first assignment (the “naive-user review”) by not adhering to the published requirements for the task; in particular, the sign-up and detailed walkthrough of functionality
- that, although the best were impressive, many second assignments (the Ning exercise) showed too little thought in choice and focus of topic area, and too little investment of time and effort in developing a bona fide ’social network’; too many had not been customised in any way, too many had no members other than the author, and too many had user-generated content from the author only
- that those who did best on the third exercise (the mashup) were those student who went beyond mere replication of the classroom demonstration; for example, in addition to RSS feeds also included, for example, Google Maps
- that, sadly, some few students did not attend the classes, showed little commitment, and therefore performed badly (again, as reflected in grades)
Thanks to all who attended for making this an enjoyable module to teach. I hope you’ll feel this to have been a great opportunity to learn about Web 2.0 and social media.
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