Using Wikis for Online Collaboration
James A. West
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Description for Using Wikis for Online Collaboration
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. Series: Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNQ; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 179 x 11. Weight in Grams: 274.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470343333
SKU
V9780470343333
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About James A. West
THE AUTHORS James A. West is an associate professor in the Department of Instructional Design and Technology, Western Illinois University. He has conducted extensive research in both graduate and undergraduate courses using wikis and Web 2.0. Margaret L. West is the IT systems manager for the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research at ... Read more
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