One of the most critical reasons for using a Wiki is to enhance collaboration among students in the classroom. It is a valuable tool because students are able to work together on a writing project to share, revise and edit information. However, for this technology to be fully effective teachers need to carefully plan their activities in advance of the instruction. Schroeder (2008) has made the following suggestions to assist teachers in improving their students' involvement in activities that use Wikis. These include:
* Provide time and instructions on how to use the Wiki so that students feel comfortable and there is a greater desire to contribute in the class activity.
* Educate students on the conventions that are required when using the Wiki.
* Exercise patience and provide adequate technical assistance.
* Create a culture of trust so that students are comfortable using the technology.
* Provide clear and explicit expectations and instructions.
* Assign real activities that are meaningful to students.
* Establish a common goal which in turn facilitates greater participation among students.
* Define and identify the role of the students as well as the type of assessment that will be conducted.
* Remind students of deadlines and schedules.
* Demonstrate or model the kind of behaviour that is expected during a collaborative exercise.
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