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01 - Introducing Wikis

Page history last edited by Hypocaffeinic 11 years, 11 months ago

Wikis are perhaps the most versatile and widely used tool to have emerged in the recent boom of web 2.0 technologies. They are in essence a website that is the collaborative creation of a community of authors, and as such are a dynamic, evolving information source that is vastly disparate to traditional ‘static’ websites. This flexibility, coupled with ease of use and the ability to integrate other social networking utilities, makes wikis one of the most powerful web 2.0 tools available.

These pages will discuss the suitability of wikis for use in higher education. This evaluation will be undertaken according to three main conceptual frames: e-learning, engagement, and lifelong learning. Under each of these headings will be discussed the relevant features and benefits, as well as examples of their use in current practice. Additionally the utility of wikis for the educators will also be considered, as the many features of this technology are as applicable to and beneficial for lecturers’ professional development and connectivism as they are to student learning and growth.

Whilst wikis promise many potential benefits for e-learning in higher education, there are also some limitations and potential problems to be considered. Some of these relate directly to the use of technology in education, and may also impact upon use of other web 2.0 tools, whilst some relate directly to the wiki platform itself. The limitations of wikis for each of the conceptual frames are also outlined, as well as possible ways in which these may be overcome or alleviated.

 

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