I like the term “citizen’s media” too. It’s an interesting development (the masses now have a bigger voice and can be heard, and their opinions count), considering to what extent higher education demands only “expert/authoritative sources” be cited in research.

So far, the impression I’ve got from the “academics” is that the higher education circle is highly elitist – only “expert or authoritative sources” are recognised, even when dealing with subjects such as blogs and wikis where what can be considered “expert” or “authoritative” is highly subjective, and – aren’t blogs and wikis all about “non-expert” (for want of a better term) knowledge anyway?

Such separation only serves to subvert the true cause of education and research, which is to allow humanity to advance as a whole isn’t it.

I also read about how you were made to give up your promotion of blogs and wikis for your course. How did that work out eventually?

Cheers,
Am