Using Wikis for Online Collaboration The Power of the Read-Write Web [Paperback]

How can online instructors and course designers' instruction harness the popular Web 2.0 tool, the wiki, for successful collaboration and learning outcomes? This book focuses on using wikis in the active learning processes that are the hallmark of collaborative learning and constructivism. It provides both the pedagogical background and practical guidelines, tools, and processes for accomplishing these goals with special emphasis on wikis and other collaborative design tools. This book supports the effective design and delivery of online courses through the integration of collaborative writing and design activities.

Preface xiii

About the Authors xvii

ONE Getting Ready to Wiki 1

Opportunities for Online Learning 2

What Is a Wiki? 3

Types of Wikis 6

Choosing the Right Wiki 9

Features of Wikis 10

Setting Up the Wiki 17

Summary 19

TWO Designing Wiki Projects for Collaborative Learning 21

Teaching and Learning Through Wikis 21

Laying the Foundation—Preparing Students for Wiki Work 22

Building the Framework—Designing the Wiki Project 31

Monitoring Construction—Managing the Wiki Process 45

Summary 57

THREE Wiki Projects for Knowledge Construction 59

Resource Bank 60

Frequently Asked Questions 62

Error Finding and Correcting 64

Historical Time Line 66

Annotated Bibliography 69

Online Dialogue 72

Group Summary 73

Class Encyclopedia 74

Summary 77

FOUR Wiki Projects for Critical Thinking 7lƒ¡