Sunday, July 26, 2009

Week 4 -- expertise on the web

How do you judge the value of expertise on the Web? Does it differ from your notion of expertise in face-to-face settings? Why or why not?

Expertise is a ticklish concept -- for me, it's content, presentation, grammar, references -- whether face-to-face or on the web. Face-to-face is more visual -- look 'em in the eyes -- and more physical -- firm handshake. But web has its equivalence -- still looking for strong content with good presentation.

Expertise is revealed through knowing a subject well and having a reservoir of knowledge beyond the presentation. This depth facilitates question and answer periods and enables presenter to cite additional sources for further study.

2 comments:

  1. Yes, there are countless decisions to be made from very small ones such as font, to more important ones such as content. It is quite a bit to do and frustrating when you try something and it doesn't work out. You'll get it!

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  2. Thanks, Christie. I appreciate your support and your friendship. It's been a tough week.

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