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Title:
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WIKIS AS ONLINE COLLABORATION TOOL: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY IN A HYBRID LEARNING ENVIRONMENT |
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Author(s):
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Kristina Wieland , Paul Flowers , Daniel Behnke |
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ISBN:
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972-8924-22-4 |
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Editors:
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Kinshuk, Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2006 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Online learning, collaborative tools, Wikis. |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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340 |
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Last Page:
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344 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Several studies show that online learning can be as effective as face-to-face settings when there are social interaction and learning communities. The positive effects that are assigned to collaborative learning and communication do not automatically occur just because online environments make it possible. The purpose of this study is to explore the usability of Wikis as an online collaboration tool used for organizing, and presenting information developed in a group setting. Our results suggest that Wikis can be useful as collaborative tools suitable for group work assignments, despite problems such as vandalism, when students can create the content. The special features of Wikis qualify them as an online collaboration tool that can be used effectively in combination with other asynchronous methods such as chats or discussion boards to facilitate online group activities. |
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