Collaborative e-learning environments enhanced by wiki technologies

Authors:
Ioannis Giannoukos;Ioanna Lykourentzou;Giorgos Mpardis;Vassilis Nikolopoulos;Vassili Loumos;Eleftherios Kayafas
Affiliations:
National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece;National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece;National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece;National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece;National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece;National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Venue:
Proceedings of the 1st international conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments
Year:
2008

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Abstract

E-learning environments have met rapid technological advancements in the previous years. Nevertheless, current e-learning techniques do not adequately support student interaction and collaboration, resulting in decreased student progress and motivation. In this paper, a blended technique combining collaborative forums and wiki technologies is proposed. Through collaborative forums, students discuss course related topics assigned by the tutors to produce new educational material. This material is then stored in the wiki platform for further use. The proposed technique was applied on an e-learning course provided by the National Technical University of Athens and its effectiveness was evaluated using student activity data and questionnaire analysis. Results showed that the technique adequately supported teamwork, increasing student motivation and progress while simultaneously producing satisfactory level educational material.