Question 3 (30 marks) a. In this part of Question 3, you will contribute a resource to a wiki and then comment on a resource contributed by another student. Make sure

that you contribute your resource at least five days before the TMA deadline (L.e. by 23:59 on Saturday 9 March 2024) so that other students have an opportunity to read and comment on it. i. In Block 3, Part 5, Activity 5.12, you found a web resource and added a section about it to a wiki. Now that you have studied Part 6 of Block 3, find a web resource that you think is interesting and relevant, specifically to Part 6. Add a section about this resource to the TM111 TMA 03 tutor group wiki. To do this, follow the instructions below, which you will also find on the Start page of the wiki Follow the link (at the bottom of the Start page) to the page for sharing resources. You can edit the new page to share resources with other students in your tutor group and comment on their resources. You cannot edit the Start page. On the new page, add a new section (using the 'Add new section' button near the bottom of the page). In your new wiki section, you should include a link to your chosen resource, a short explanation of what the resource is about, and an explanation of why it is interesting and how it is relevant to Part 6. You should write no more than 150 words. As your answer to part () of Question 3(a): *paste a copy of the text in your wiki section into your TMA document take a screenshot showing your wiki section and paste it into your TMA document. (6 marks if contributed five days before TMA deadline: 3 marks otherwise) Il. Choose a section of the wiki, contributed by another student, that you find interesting. Using the wiki's 'Edit section facility, add a comment to the wiki section that you chose, explaining why it is of interest to you. You should write no more than 100 words. Precede your comment with 'A comment from your name so that your tutor and other students can tell who the comment is from. As your answer to part (i) of Question 3(a) paste a copy of your comment into your TMA document take a screenshot showing your comment in the wiki section and paste it into your TMA document. (3 marks) i. Write a short piece of text about your experience of the wiki's usability. You should relate your answer to three of the following concepts that you learnt about in Block 1, Part 6.5.1, "What is usability": * effectiveness • efficiency • satisfaction leamability *recoverability. The maximum word limit for Question 3(a)(iii) is 250 words. (6 marks) (15 marks)/nb. ChatGPT is an online tool that uses artificial intelligence (Al) methods, and a wide range of information sources, to answer questions and carry out tasks (see Introducing ChatGPT). You can try ChatGPT from the link above, if you wish. I tried ChatGPT in June 2023 by asking it to Tell me about the new social networking site Bluesky, in about 500 words. This is the answer it provided (after just a minute or two). Bear in mind that the version of ChatGPT I tried was using data only up to November 2022 Bluesky is an innovative social networking site that has gained significant attention since its launch in recent years. Developed with a focus on privacy, user control and decentralised architecture, Bluesky aims to redefine the way people connect and communicate online. With its unique approach and commitment to user empower- ment, Bluesky has quickly emerged as a promising platform in the social media landscape. One of the standout features of Bluesky is its decentralised nature. Unlike traditional social media platforms that rely on a centralised infrastructure, Bluesky operates on a decentralised protocol, allowing users to have greater control over their data and online presence. This means that instead of relying on a single company or server. Bluesky's network is distributed across various nodes, ensuring better security. privacy and resistance to censorship. Privacy is a paramount concern for Bluesky and the platform incorporates robust privacy features to protect users personal information. Bluesky implements end-to- end encryption, ensuring that messages and content shared between users are secure and inaccessible to unauthorised parties. Moreover, Bluesky gives users control over their data by allowing them to choose what information they share and with whom. This focus on privacy distinguishes Bluesky from other social networking sites that have faced criticism for their handling of user data. Bluesky also emphasises user control and customisation. It provides a highly flexible and customisable user interface, allowing individuals to personalise their profiles and feeds according to their preferences. Users can easily curate their content, prioritise specific topics, and fine-tune their overall social media experience. Additionally, Bluesky aims to tackle the issue of algorithmic blas by offering transparency and control over the algorithms that determine content visibility, ensuring a more diverse and inclusive user experience. Another notable aspect of Bluesky is its commitment to open-source development The platform encourages collaboration and participation from developers worldwide, allowing them to contribute to its codebase and shape its future direction. This open approach fosters innovation and enables the platform to evolve rapidly based on the feedback and expertise of a diverse community of developers. Bluesky's user base has been steadily growing, attracting individuals who value privacy, customisation and a more democratic approach to social media. The platform has gained popularity among activists, journalists and individuals seeking a secure and reliable space for communication and networking. Moreover, Bluesky has drawn attention from organisations and initiatives focused on decentralisation and open-source technologies, further contributing to its growth and development. As Bluesky continues to expand, it faces both opportunities and challenges. On one hand, its commitment to privacy and user control aligns with the growing demand for more transparent and ethical social media platforms. On the other hand, it will need to overcome the network effect of established social media giants to attract a broader user base. Collaborations with existing platforms or partnerships with like-/nminded organisations could help Bluesky overcome these challenges and expand its reach. In conclusion, Bluesky is a promising social networking site that offers a decentralised, privacy-focused and user-controlled alternative to traditional social media platforms. By priortising privacy, customisation and collaboration, Bluesky aims to reshape the social media landscape and provide individuals with a more secure, transparent, and empowering online experience. As the platform continues to evolve and gain traction, it has the potential to drive positive change in the realm of social networking. (Produced by ChatGPT, 2023) We can compare this with an article about Bluesky written by a journalist for the magazine New Scientist in June 2023. Here are the first 400 (or so) words of that article. Note that Twitter has since been renamed 'X. You may have heard some buzz about a new social network called Bluesky, which is the latest app trying to seize the throne once occupied by Twitter. Here in the States. journalists are going wild for Bluesky-publications from TechCrunch to The New Yorker have covered its hip culture, analysing whether it is a sign of what's to come in the world of social media. I have been on Bluesky for about a month now, and so far it feels like a fast-motion replay of everything that went wrong on Twitter. It has only taken months, rather than years, for gooty memes and friendly posts about lunch to descend into bloody, ideological battles. Bluesky was founded by Jack Dorsey, who is a co-founder of Twitter, and its initial funding came from Twitter as well. So it is no surprise that the app looks almost exactly like Twitter, with slightly different functionality. You have your feed of pithy, 300-character "skeets" (a tongue-in-cheek portmanteau of sky and tweets). You can follow the people you like and mute or block the ones you don't. But you can't send direct messages, which is a little annoying. There are pictures, but no video. Sometimes, everything breaks. The app is brand new, after all, and it is still in an invite-only, beta-testing phase. At first, it was kind of fun when Bluesky broke. People made jokes and filed helpful bug reports for its software developers. It felt like we were building a barn together and everybody was pitching in to make sure the roof didn't collapse. When threading broke-causing people to receive tonnes of notifications if they replied to a long enough chain of skeets-users created the "hellthread", an infinitely long, chaotic conversation, full of posts about getting intoxicated and hooking up. Yes, it was completely silly, but it was also a legitimate way to figure out what was causing the problem with threading. For people working at Bluesky, like CEO Jay Graber, the appeal of the applies in its code. Unlike Twitter, Bluesky's code is open source - anyone can download it and build apps that work with it. Bluesky is also designed to be decentralised, like its rival Mastodon. Graber has written several essays about turning Bluesky into an app ecosystem, where many companies can develop products that work with Bluesky's burgeoning community. She is especially interested in something she calls "composable moderation, which is basically a way for users to build systems that control what they see on Bluesky, muting Twitter-style harassment and abuse. (Newitz, 2023)/ni. What would you say are the main differences between the two articles? You should consider the main thrust of each article, together with the tone of the writing. (4 marks) II. Which of the articles did you find most helpful for learning about the Bluesky social network? Briefly give your reasons. (2 marks) The New Scientist article mentions two other social networks (Twitter (now "X") and Mastodon) - and more recently Threads' (by Meta) has emerged. By referring to Block 3 Part 5, and searching the internet, explain the differences between Mastodon and Twitter. You may wish to consider aspects such as: aim/purpose; user base; functionality: organisation structure; and security/ privacy. (9 marks) You should write your answers to Question 3(b) in your own words as sentences and paragraphs (not as notes, bullet points or tables). Your writing should be clear and well structured, with correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. The maximum word limit for Question 3(b) is 400 words. Use the marks for each part as a guide to how much to write for that part. (15 marks)