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Wikis as Tools for Enhancing Interaction and Fulfilling Expectations of Modern Learning Theories

Wikis as Tools for Enhancing Interaction and Fulfilling Expectations of Modern Learning Theories

Nikolaos Karipidis, Jim Prentzas
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 28
ISBN13: 9781522532293|ISBN10: 1522532293|EISBN13: 9781522532309
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3229-3.ch008
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Karipidis, Nikolaos, and Jim Prentzas. "Wikis as Tools for Enhancing Interaction and Fulfilling Expectations of Modern Learning Theories." Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments, edited by Michael Marmon, IGI Global, 2018, pp. 171-198. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3229-3.ch008

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Karipidis, N. & Prentzas, J. (2018). Wikis as Tools for Enhancing Interaction and Fulfilling Expectations of Modern Learning Theories. In M. Marmon (Ed.), Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments (pp. 171-198). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3229-3.ch008

Chicago

Karipidis, Nikolaos, and Jim Prentzas. "Wikis as Tools for Enhancing Interaction and Fulfilling Expectations of Modern Learning Theories." In Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments, edited by Michael Marmon, 171-198. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3229-3.ch008

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Abstract

Modern learning theories focus on the importance of social interaction as a means of facilitating and enhancing learning. In this context, an aspect of importance is the creation of learning communities (i.e., groups of persons with common learning goals). ICT tools are frequently used to create and maintain online learning communities by overcoming geographical and time restrictions as well as motivating learners and retaining a high degree of interaction among them. To achieve these goals, researchers adjust previous and propose new learning theories taking into consideration human, social, and technological factors in the learning process. This chapter first outlines relevant learning theories and then highlights wikis as tools that may assist learning by increasing social interaction.

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