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A Framework for the Assessment of Wiki-Based Collaborative Learning Activities

A Framework for the Assessment of Wiki-Based Collaborative Learning Activities

Hagit Meishar-Tal (Open University of Israel, Israel) and Mat Schencks (Open University, UK)
Copyright: © 2010 |Volume: 1 |Issue: 3 |Article: 5 |Pages: 12
ISSN: 1947-8518|EISSN: 1947-8526|DOI: 10.4018/jvple.2010070105
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Meishar-Tal, Hagit and Mat Schencks. "A Framework for the Assessment of Wiki-Based Collaborative Learning Activities." IJVPLE 1.3 (2010): 71-82. Web. 1 Jan. 2019. doi:10.4018/jvple.2010070105

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Meishar-Tal, H., & Schencks, M. (2010). A Framework for the Assessment of Wiki-Based Collaborative Learning Activities. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE), 1(3), 71-82. doi:10.4018/jvple.2010070105

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Meishar-Tal, Hagit and Mat Schencks. "A Framework for the Assessment of Wiki-Based Collaborative Learning Activities," International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE) 1 (2010): 3, accessed (January 01, 2019), doi:10.4018/jvple.2010070105

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Abstract

This paper discusses the pedagogical and technological aspects of assessing wiki-based collaborative learning activities. The first part of the paper presents a general framework of collaborative learning assessment. The framework is based on four aspects of assessment, characterized by four questions: who, what, how and by whom. The second part of the paper concentrates on the analysis of the applicability of the assessment framework in wikis. A systematic analysis of MediaWiki’s reports is conducted in order to discuss the requisite information required for a well-balanced and effective assessment process. Finally, a few suggestions are raised for further improvements of the wiki’s reports.

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