Hello,
I have already discussed this work on the mailing list two months ago.
You may now find the preprint on Wikipapers:
http://wikipapers.referata.com/wiki/File:Wikipedia_E-Learning_Model_Preprin…
The typo might be somehow hazardous; this is my first scholar
publication in English and I still need to adapt to some unfamiliar
formal norms.
The original data will be disclosed in a shortwhile, probably on Meta-
Wiki.
Pierre-Carl Langlais
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Abstract :
This chapter gives a global appraisal of wiki-based pedagogic
projects. The growing influence of Wikipedia on students’ research
practices have actually made these a promising area for educational
research.
A compilation of data published by 30 previous academic case studies
reveals several recurrent features. Wikis are not so easily adopted:
most wiki learning programs begin by a slow initial phase, marked by a
general unwillingness to adapt to an unusual environment. Some
sociological factors, like age and, less clearly, gender may
contribute to increase this initial reluctance.
In spite of their uneasiness, wikis proved precious tools on one major
aspect: they give a vivid representation of scientific communities.
Students get acquainted with some valuable epistemic practices and
norms, such as collaborative work and critical thought. While not
improving significantly the memorization of information, wikis clearly
enhance research abilities.
This literature review can assist teachers in determining whether the
use of wiki fits their pedagogic aims.