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Collaborative Learning The Wiki Way
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LET’S DO IT THE WIKI WAY!
SUSAN DREGER
WHAT IS A WIKI?Wiki wiki means "quick" in Hawaiian. The first wiki
was created by Ward Cunningham in 1995.
A ‘wiki’ is a website where users can add, remove, and edit every page using a web browser. It's so easy for people to jump in and revise pages that wikis are becoming known as the tool of choice for either small or large, multiple-participant projects.
A wiki allows a group of people to collaboratively develop a website with no knowledge of HTML.
ADVANTAGES OF INTRODUCING A WIKI
Easier Communication Within GroupsBetter Sharing Of KnowledgeEasier Assessment Of Student ContributionGreater Student ResponsibilityMotivatingDynamicFlexible
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BLOGS AND WIKISBLOGS WIKIS
Usually single author Reverse chronological
structure Personal voiceExternal links onlyAuthor’s responsible for
contentNo modifications in postsVertical structure
Usually many authors Structure determined by
content and users Collective voiceInternal and external
links Co-responsibility of
contentConstant editingHorizontal structure
Factors That Enhance
Collaboration
VISIBILITY OF EVERYONE’S WORK• comparing one’s own work with the
work of others • learning from better groups• getting new ideas• learning from the mistakes of
others• more motivating
THE TEACHER’S PROMPT RESPONSE AND FEEDBACK
•more interaction•regular feedback•more courage to ask for help
ACCESSIBILITY OF MATERIALS
•Easy access to materials through links•Material organised according to needs and interests•Internal search to help locate materials
USER FRIENDLINESS
•Easy editing•Better forming of a group identity•Possibility to add many dynamic features without technological knowledge
Recommendations for improving collaboration in the
wiki• Select user-friendly wiki software• Organise the wiki clearly and logically• Provide all the necessary resources • Make students aware that their
contributions are being assessed or ‘observed’.
• Build a positive relationship with the students
• Encourage that they ask for help• Make all the groups’ work visible and
easily accessible• Offer prompt feedback• Praise your students’ contributions
FEATURES TO LOOK OUT FOR IN WIKIS
•Collaborative Page Editing •Document management & file sharing•Complete history and audit trail•Easily invite others to collaborate•Notifications by RSS and email•Access Controls •Tags and Folders •Automatic Backups•Storage Space •Customizable Templates•Possibility for ad-free site
SUGGESTIONS FOR CHOOSING YOUR WIKI SITE
•WETPAINT.COM•PB WIKI.COM
•WIKISPACES.COM