Minocha et al. have done extensive research on the subject of
effectiveness of wikis/blogs:
Search for 'Minocha' in the authors field at
http://oro.open.ac.uk/
for location of papers etc.
Cheers,
Paul
On 17/03/2010 12:17, James Clay wrote:
> Some useful links here from Steve Wheeler who has done quite a bit of research and work in this area.
>
> http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/2009/06/mashing-it-up.html
>
> http://www.slideshare.net/timbuckteeth/using-wikis-to-promote-quality-learning-in-teacher-training
>
> http://www.slideshare.net/timbuckteeth/the-good-the-bad-and-the-wiki-1173601
>
> http://www.slideshare.net/timbuckteeth/icl-2008-paper-presentation
>
> http://www.slideshare.net/timbuckteeth/wikis-blogs-and-podcasts-presentation
>
> Regards
>
> James Clay
>
>
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>> Subject: [VLES] Impact of Wikis and Blogs on Learning
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>> Hi ALL
>>
>> I am undertaking some research into the effectiveness of wiki and
>> blogs, I
>> know this post focuses on VLE's, however, most VLE's now incorporate
>> wiki
>> and blog modules.
>>
>> Has anyone investigated the impact of using wiki's and blogs from a
>> learning
>> perspective when used to support student independent learning
>> activities?
>>
>> I have asked Colleagues within my organisation and the response to the
>> question usually focuses on changes to student behaviour, for example,
>> increased participation, student engagement, rather then the learning
>> that
>> has taken place.
>> I would really appreciate your views and experiences in relation to
>> using wikis
>> and blogs and the impact they have on your students from a learning
>> perspective.
>>
>> Kind Regards
>>
>> Gary Musham
>> eLearning Manager
>> Guildford College
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