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Functions & Features of User-generated Content (Edexcel IGCSE ICT)

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Robert Hampton

Written by: Robert Hampton

Reviewed by: James Woodhouse

User-generated reference sites

What is a user-generated reference site?

  • A user-generated reference site is an information websites created & maintained by communities of users

  • Examples of user-generated reference sites include:

    • Wikis

    • Forums

What is the function of a wiki?

  • The function of a wiki is to allow users to contribute to a community website or database

  • Wiki users collaborate in order to build and edit web pages

Features of a wiki

Feature

Description

User accounts

  • Allow users to track edits

  • Track who has made edits

Editor

  • Gives users an editor to make changes to add new content

Search tools

  • Allows users to quickly and easily search for content

What is the function of a forum?

  • The function of a forum is to provide its users with online space for structured discussions

Features of a forum

Feature

Description

Moderators

  • Manage discussions and enforce rules to keep order

Administrators

  • In control of the entire forum

  • Manage users

  • Introduce new features

Posts

  • Users messages that contribute to a thread

Threads

  • A collection of posts about a specific topic

Ratings

  • Users can express opinions on the value or helpfulness of a post

Censoring

  • Automatically removes content that violates the forum's rules or is inappropriate

Reports & flags

  • Allows users to notify moderators about problematic content

User-generated content

What is user-generated content?

  • User-generated content is made by users of sites and services and available online

  • Examples of user-generated content include:

    • Video & photo sharing sites

    • Blogs & vlogs

What is the function of video & photo sharing sites?

  • The function of video & photo sharing sites is to allow users to access and share content created by each other

  • Creating a sense of community

Features of video & photo sharing sites

Feature

Description

User accounts

  • Allows users to register, upload and manage content

Content management system

  • Provides tools for uploading, organising, editing and sharing content

Tags

  • Allows users to add keywords to help categorise and discover content

Ratings

  • Allows users to express opinions on content

Comments

  • Allows users to leave messages directly on content

Third party integration

  • Connects with other social media platforms for wider sharing

Social bookmarking

What is social bookmarking?

  • Social booking sites give users a platform to categorise and share web documents and URLs

  • Examples of social bookmarking sites include:

    • Pinterest

    • Reddit

What is the function of social bookmarking sites?

  • The function of social bookmarking is to share web documents and URLs

Features of social bookmarking sites

Feature

Description

User accounts

  • Allows users to register, upload and manage documents and URLs

Third party integration

  • Connects with other social media platforms for wider sharing

Tags

  • Allows users to categorise content

Social network features

  • Allows users to connect with each other

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    Robert Hampton

    Author: Robert Hampton

    Expertise: Computer Science Content Creator

    Rob has over 16 years' experience teaching Computer Science and ICT at KS3 & GCSE levels. Rob has demonstrated strong leadership as Head of Department since 2012 and previously supported teacher development as a Specialist Leader of Education, empowering departments to excel in Computer Science. Beyond his tech expertise, Robert embraces the virtual world as an avid gamer, conquering digital battlefields when he's not coding.

    James Woodhouse

    Author: James Woodhouse

    Expertise: Computer Science

    James graduated from the University of Sunderland with a degree in ICT and Computing education. He has over 14 years of experience both teaching and leading in Computer Science, specialising in teaching GCSE and A-level. James has held various leadership roles, including Head of Computer Science and coordinator positions for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. James has a keen interest in networking security and technologies aimed at preventing security breaches.