Using Wikis for Online Collaboration: The Power of the Read-Write Web
Using Wikis for Online Collaborationis a practical resource for learning to harness the power of wikis to create a shared environment where online students can actively participate in the integration and co-creation of knowledge. This important book shows how to plan, design, and facilitate collaborative wiki projects into effective online courses. Written by James and Margaret West,Using Wikis for Online CollaborationoffersInformation on the technology and infrastructure needed for implementing a wikiGuidelines for selecting wiki services and softwareIdeas for preparing online students for success using wikisAdvice on pedagogical issues when creating wikisTips for planning and designing the wiki project frameworkSuggestions for managing the collaborative writing processSuggested projects that support cognitive processing and knowledge constructionGuidance for creating complex activities that highlight critical thinking and analysisUsing Wikis for Online Collaborationis the seventh book in the Jossey-BassGuides to Online Teaching and Learningseries. It offers concrete and practical resources to help higher education practitioners meet the challenges of the online learning environment.Praise forUsing Wikis for Online Collaboration"A practical guide for the 'newbie' as well as the experienced technology user or instructional designer.Using Wikis for Online Collaborationprovides invaluable guidelines and activities for incorporating this important Web 2.0 tool into an online or classroom setting."—J. Ana Donaldson,associate professor, Instructional Technology, University of Northern Iowa