Collaborative Learning Using Wiki Web Sites for Computer Science Undergraduate Education: A Case Study

This paper proposes a collaborative approach to enhancing the student learning experience based on Web 2.0 principles. Specifically, wiki Web sites are used by students for collaboration and for publication of course assignments, which are then shared with the class. Web 2.0 principles include: the...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on education 2011-02, Vol.54 (1), p.114-124
Main Authors: Wei-Tek Tsai, Wu Li, Elston, J, Yinong Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blogs
Case Studies
Collaboration
Collaborative learning
Computer Science
Data Collection
Education
Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Feedback (Response)
Internet
Knowledge bases (artificial intelligence)
Learning
Learning Experience
Materials
Motivation
Platforms
Research Methodology
Social aspects
social networking
Social Networks
Software
Student Attitudes
Student Projects
Students
Studies
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Study
Web 2.0
Web Sites
Websites
wiki
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Summary:This paper proposes a collaborative approach to enhancing the student learning experience based on Web 2.0 principles. Specifically, wiki Web sites are used by students for collaboration and for publication of course assignments, which are then shared with the class. Web 2.0 principles include: the Web as platform, harnessing collective intelligence, data are the next Intel Inside, and rich user experiences. Based on a case study in a junior-level undergraduate class, this paper studies a set of six factors with comprehensive grading and evaluation criteria that are critical to make this approach successful. The six factors are knowledge base, motivation, research, social aspects, presentation, and feedback and support. The data collected show that most of the students who participated feel that this approach is exciting and rewarding, and that even some undergraduate students are able to produce original and innovative concepts. The data also show other interesting phenomena with respect to motivation, undergraduate research, and social aspects. Finally, the paper proposes a methodology of conducting a wiki project in a university class using a cyclic constant improvement process.
ISSN:0018-9359
1557-9638
DOI:10.1109/TE.2010.2046491