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Main Features and Types of Educational Use of Wiki Technology

Main Features and Types of Educational Use of Wiki Technology

Nikolaos Karipidis, Jim Prentzas
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9781799834762|ISBN10: 179983476X|EISBN13: 9781799834779
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3476-2.ch013
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Karipidis, Nikolaos, and Jim Prentzas. "Main Features and Types of Educational Use of Wiki Technology." Handbook of Research on Modern Educational Technologies, Applications, and Management, edited by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour D.B.A., IGI Global, 2021, pp. 213-228. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3476-2.ch013

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Karipidis, N. & Prentzas, J. (2021). Main Features and Types of Educational Use of Wiki Technology. In M. Khosrow-Pour D.B.A. (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Modern Educational Technologies, Applications, and Management (pp. 213-228). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3476-2.ch013

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Karipidis, Nikolaos, and Jim Prentzas. "Main Features and Types of Educational Use of Wiki Technology." In Handbook of Research on Modern Educational Technologies, Applications, and Management, edited by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour D.B.A., 213-228. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3476-2.ch013

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Abstract

Wiki technology has become very popular during the last years and is used in many fields. It enables the collaborative creation and management of content retaining the history of changes. There is abundant wiki-based content on the web covering a large number of subjects. A significant contribution of wikis involves education. Under certain conditions, technology may enhance the learning process due to the unique features it encompasses. In this context, wikis may prove very helpful as they provide the infrastructure for collaborative learning approaches and the development of online learning communities. This chapter discusses main features of wikis, wiki features specifically required in education, and typical uses of wikis in education. Representative examples of successful wikis are presented. Future research directions are also outlined.

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