Blog Reflections:
a. Which criteria did you use to evaluate Stomp.com? Why did you choose this criteria? What lessons have you learnt from this activity?
The criteria which i had used to evaluate Stomp.com are purpose, coverage, authority, accuracy, currency, presentation and arrangement.
I choose these criteria because from the "Stomp" website because for 'Purpose' i am able to see clearly that the targeted audience is mainly for everyone as anyone are able to read the news and comments posted. It is also inclusive of the 'Stompers' users who have their own account to post stories or comment on other stories.
The main intended scope of the website is also clearly seen which is a form of entertainment for users. Providing local gossips and stories seen in Singapore, other foreign stories and many more interesting and eye-catching talks on various topics.
The website's aim to get anyone and everyone involved in the website is a success with people posting new stories every now and then and more people commenting and voicing out their thoughts on respective issues. Its objective to share stories of everyday lives are also met.
As for 'Coverage', the subject area that "Stomp" covers are quite a number from educational news to serious news to informal news and even unimportant news. Easy to say, "Stomp" covers everything and anything. The breadth and depth of the coverage is not that deep as it provides minimal/brief description on the various topics. The news/postings are also regularly updated whenever the users (Stompers) want to post any stories. It also has hyperlinks to other related news stories. The coverage of intended audience is met and it does satisfies the needs of users to voice out and comment on different stories and in addition, able to select if the stories are enraged them, could not be bothered, amusing, sad etc etc.
As for 'Authority', "Stomp" could be accessed and editied by any viewers and memebers of the website. The website was brought up by Singapore Press Holdings thus, news could be true and reputation could be verified.
For 'Accuracy', the users just need to sign up a free account to be able to post stories and comments.Even if the users need not want to sign up they are still able to read the stories and comments. Hence, the reviews or comments might not be credible enough and some might be unimportant.As most stories posted does not have cited reference since it is based on personal views or incidents, the source might be biased.
The 'Currency' of the website, by which the "Stomp" website is up-to-date will regularly updated stories and postings. With users frequently commenting on the stories and keeps on updating on the news/gossips.
As for 'Presentation' and 'Arrangement', the website really captures the attention of users with nice arrangement of different grouped tags and images along with animation of advertisements. The consistency of arrangement is there throughtout other webpages of the website. Categorized logically and orderly for easy access to different categories of stories and more.However, some news might be quite lewd and mature which might be offensive to some.
b. If you were to create your own version of "Stomp" in relation to your research topic (eg ethics on cloning, genetically modified food etc) :
i. How would you apply Citizen Journalism differently?
I would apply and use Citizen Journalism in my own version of "Stomp" with relation to my topic on 'Developments and Usage of Twitter in Education' by having users to sign up an account and before they are able to activate and use their new account, I will need to allow the particular account to be activated. Hence, upon my consent and confirmation only then will the user's new account be activated and then only the user can log on to post replies and comments or start new postings. This way, not anyone could just sign up a free account and straight away post in my website. In addition, Citizen Journalism could be applied in my website differently to obtain and share more information on my research topic which i might not have found. This way citizen journalism could benefit me rather than only having other users views or thoughts on my research.
ii. What topics/services would you include to ensure that your "Stomp" effectively address the implication for teaching and learning of Citizen Journalism mentioned in the article.
The topics which i would include in my "Stomp" to ensure that my "Stomp" will effectively address the implication for teaching and learning are 'How Twitter are used in Classrooms?', 'What benefits does Twitter do in learning?', 'How does Twitter grow in classroom teaching?', Ways Twitter enhances learning' etc etc. These are some of the topics i would place to explain to users.
I would have theoratical as well as visual/audio services to enhance the understanding and explaination of my "Stomp". I will provide learning tools like online Quizes and Q&A section to answer to any queries and doubts. I will also have on my "Stomp" a section for users to post any comments to further improve my "Stomp".
Furthermore, my "Stomp" will need users to sign up a free account and get my authorization and confirmation to grant access before they are able to post any comments. Thus, unnecessary users will not be entertained.
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