{"product_id":"using-wikis-for-online-collaboration-isbn-9780470343333","title":"Using Wikis for Online Collaboration","description":"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. \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE Getting Ready to Wiki 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities for Online Learning 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Wiki? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Wikis 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Wiki 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures of Wikis 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up the Wiki 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTWO Designing Wiki Projects for Collaborative Learning 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching and Learning Through Wikis 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying the Foundation—Preparing Students for Wiki Work 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Framework—Designing the Wiki Project 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Construction—Managing the Wiki Process 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHREE Wiki Projects for Knowledge Construction 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Bank 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequently Asked Questions 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eError Finding and Correcting 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Time Line 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotated Bibliography 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Dialogue 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroup Summary 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClass Encyclopedia 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOUR Wiki Projects for Critical Thinking 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“What If . . . ?” Scenarios 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebates 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative Research Papers 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation or Research Study 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrame-Based Writing 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNominal Group Technique 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructured Online Critiques 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIVE Wiki Projects for Contextual Application 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Plan 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcess Map 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Science Lab 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eField Research Project 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStory Creation 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Challenge 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia Design Project 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Learning Project 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIX Wikis Today and Tomorrow 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Collaborative Writing 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating Wikis with Other Technologies 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Future Holds 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Invitation to Collaborate 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADDITIONAL RESOURCES 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWikis for Educators 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb 2.0 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative Writing 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaffolding 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBloom’s Taxonomy 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 135\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHORS\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames A. West\u003c\/b\u003e 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret L. West\u003c\/b\u003e is the IT systems manager for the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research at Western Illinois University. Her twenty-five-year career has included work in higher education, K–12, and the private sector.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsing Wikis for Online Collaboration\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing Wikis for Online Collaboration\u003c\/i\u003e is 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, \u003ci\u003eUsing Wikis for Online Collaboration\u003c\/i\u003e offers  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on the technology and infrastructure needed for implementing a wiki\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidelines for selecting wiki services and software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeas for preparing online students for success using wikis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on pedagogical issues when creating wikis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for planning and designing the wiki project framework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggestions for managing the collaborative writing process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggested projects that support cognitive processing and knowledge construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance for creating complex activities that highlight critical thinking and analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing Wikis for Online Collaboration\u003c\/i\u003e is the seventh book in the Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning series. It offers concrete and practical resources to help higher education practitioners meet the challenges of the online learning environment.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUsing Wikis for Online Collaboration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A practical guide for the 'newbie' as well as the experienced technology user or instructional designer. \u003ci\u003eUsing Wikis for Online Collaboration\u003c\/i\u003e provides invaluable guidelines and activities for incorporating this important Web 2.0 tool into an online or classroom setting.\"\u003cbr\u003e —J. 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