A triangulated investigation of using wiki for project-based learning in different undergraduate disciplines

Edwin H.Y. Chu, Chi Keung Chan, Michele Notari, Samuel K.W. Chu, Katherine Chen, Wendy W.Y. Wu

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Abstract

This study investigates the use of wiki to support project-based learning (PBL) in 3 undergraduate courses of different disciplines: English Language Studies, Information Management, and Mechanical Engineering. This study takes a methodological triangulation approach that employs the use of questionnaires, interviews, and wiki activity logs. The level of activities and the types of core actions captured on wiki varied among the three groups of students. Students generally rated positively on the use of wiki to support PBL, while significant differences were found on 9 items (especially in the "Motivation" and "Knowledge Management" dimensions of the questionnaire) among students in the three different disciplines. Interviews revealed that these differences may be attributable to the variations in the natures and scopes of the PBL, as well as in the different emphases that students placed on the work presented on the wiki. This study may provide directions on the use of wiki in PBL in undergraduate courses. Categories and Subject Descriptors K.3.1 [Computers and Education]: Computer Uses in Education - collaborative learning. General Terms Experimentation, Human Factors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Open Collaboration, WikiSym + OpenSym 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Symposium on Open Collaboration, WikiSym + OpenSym 2013 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 5 Aug 20137 Aug 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Open Collaboration, WikiSym + OpenSym 2013

Conference

Conference9th International Symposium on Open Collaboration, WikiSym + OpenSym 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period5/08/137/08/13

Keywords

  • Education
  • Project-based learning
  • University
  • Wiki

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