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“Using Wikis to Enhance Group Tasks.”
Mike Leigh & Lucy Mathers
Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering
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Session Outline:
Introduction
Wiki examples • Ownership
• Content
• Interaction
• Synergy
Initial survey results (Mike)• Students attitude to the use of wikis in an academic
environment
Summary of “the story so far!” (Mike & Lucy)
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RITA 2007 - Project Background
Aims• to engender a deep learning approach
• to enrich the student learning experience
Our view of Learning Communities• build a „personal learning landscape‟
• forum for discussion – but with student provided content
• facilitate peer feedback
Modules• TECH2015 - Multimedia Animation Production 2
• INFO2404 Object-Oriented Systems Analysis & Design
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Students Use of Wikis - examples
Ownership• Institutional space vs. Student space
Content• Choice of materials
• Presentation of content
Interaction & Synergy• Communication methods within the wikis
• Evidence of enhanced learning
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Use of Wikis - example
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Ownership – good example
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Ownership – good example
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Ownership – good example
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Ownership – poor example
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Ownership – poor example
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Content
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Content
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Content
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Content
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Content - scanned
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Content – Scanned to pdf
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Content
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Content
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Interaction & Synergy
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Interaction & Synergy
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Interaction & Synergy
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Interaction & Synergy
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“The story so far!”
Good practice needs to be promoted amongst all groups.• Participation • Ownership• Content & presentation• Synergy
Development of students learning skills in Web2.0 environment.
Wikis need to be core to the learning strategies of the module.