How to use a Wiki in education: 'Wiki based effective constructive learning'

Learning effectiveness depends on a large range of parameters. Learners’ activity has an important impact on long-term learning and comprehension of difficult concepts [1]. Collaboration is also an important parameter for learning efficiency. Collaboration does not work per se [2]; an appropriate Script is a capital factor for succeeding. We will describe our engagement in scripting advises based on the use of a Wiki. The creation of a hypertext is an integrative part of our collaborative script. A Wiki is a powerful tool for constructivist learning environments because it facilitates collaboration. The workshop aims to describe approaches to improve collaborative learning. We will give advice how to conduct a learning session with a Wiki and an appropriate script. Categories and Subject Descriptors K.3.1 [Computer Uses in Education]: Collaborative learning. D.2.2 [Design Tools and Techniques]: User interfaces. However, while there are numerous studies of collaborative General Terms...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: WIKIS
• Authors: Michele Notari
• Keywords: Appropriate Script, Collaborative Learning, Constructivist Learning Environments, Internet Technology, WIKIS 2006