Submission Type
Event
Expected Graduation Date
2012
Location
Lower Level, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-14-2012 9:00 AM
End Date
4-14-2012 10:00 AM
Abstract
The need to incorporate technology into the classroom is undeniably present. In our ever-changing society, education must keep up with the latest advances to best serve all students. With this knowledge, I incorporated technology – specifically, a Wiki threaded discussion forum – into a literature classroom to determine the affect its implementation would have on both the quality and type of discussion held by students. This study was completed using a qualitative self-study approach and included various data collection methods, such as student responses made on the forum, personal reflections, and reflections from students regarding the perceived usefulness of the technology in aiding discussion. The findings of this study explore the impacts of incorporating this technology into the traditional classroom environment, and also look at student engagement with the Wiki. This information is not only helpful for the teaching of literature, but also presents opportunities to reflect on the overall effectiveness of technology integration in the classroom.
Enhancing Classroom Discussion with Wiki Technology
Lower Level, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
The need to incorporate technology into the classroom is undeniably present. In our ever-changing society, education must keep up with the latest advances to best serve all students. With this knowledge, I incorporated technology – specifically, a Wiki threaded discussion forum – into a literature classroom to determine the affect its implementation would have on both the quality and type of discussion held by students. This study was completed using a qualitative self-study approach and included various data collection methods, such as student responses made on the forum, personal reflections, and reflections from students regarding the perceived usefulness of the technology in aiding discussion. The findings of this study explore the impacts of incorporating this technology into the traditional classroom environment, and also look at student engagement with the Wiki. This information is not only helpful for the teaching of literature, but also presents opportunities to reflect on the overall effectiveness of technology integration in the classroom.