Collaboration and Learning with Wikis in Post-Secondary Classrooms
Joan E. Hughes
Ravi Narayan
University of Texas at Austin
Abstract
This research examined the use of wikis used in support of collaboration and learning in two post-secondary courses in a large Mid-Western university that adopted wikis in pedagogically different ways. In the first course, students used their wiki as a course content glossary for posting and editing original contributions. They perceived the wiki as positively supporting collaboration efforts and effectively supporting learning and engagement. In the second course, wikis were used to develop, share, and edit project assignments. These students perceived the wiki as not supporting collaboration, and they reported modest perceptions of the wiki supporting their learning and engagement and supporting the development of high-quality assignment products. Technical aspects of the wiki tools impacted the two group’s respective perceptions.
About the Author(s)...
Joan E. Hughes, Ph.D. is currently an Associate Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a former California elementary and middle school computer teacher. Her research examines preservice and inservice teachers’ development of knowledge and practice of technology integration in content areas. She may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Ravi Narayan is currently a doctoral candidate in Instructional Technology at the University of Texas at Austin. He has a diverse background in education, technology, and business development and also has an MS in Systems Science from Louisiana State University. His research focuses on finding ways and means for fostering collaboration between academia and non-profit and for-profit organizations to enable effective technology learning for underserved communities. He may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
