Web-Enhanced Instruction in Higher Education: A Case of Blended Learning Using Wikis in an Undergraduate Course

Khalil Gholami, Mohsen Saadatmand, Mahmood Mobaraki

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Abstract

This paper discuses the use of wikis as a learning resource for students in an undergraduate course. This study focused on undergraduate students’ experiences using wikis to support virtual collaborative learning. The study aimed to explore how students were engaged in the process of peer collaboration and interaction with other fellows through the use of collaborative space-wikis- and how they perceived instructor support in these processes. Data gathered through questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, focus group and a reflection journal. The findings suggested the students perceived the learning conditions in Wiki with high quality including support from instructor, collaboration, and self-regulation activities.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Title of host publicationProceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2011
EditorsTheo Bastiaens, Martin Ebner
Place of PublicationLisbon, Portugal
PublisherAssociation for the advancement of computing in education
Pages760-767
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2011
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication

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