Paper Title
‘WIKI’ – A TECHNOLOGY TOOL FOR LEARNING AND REFLECTION
Keywords
- wiki
- blog
- reflective practice
- collaborative learning
- teacher professional development
- web 2.0 tools
- educational technology
- knowledge construction
- out-of-distribution reflection
- student engagement
- ai in education.
Publication Info
Volume: 4 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 9-14
Published On
June, 2025
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Abstract
This paper explores the transformative potential of wikis and blogs as reflective and collaborative tools in educational settings, particularly in the professional development of teachers and the reflective learning of students. Traditionally, reflection involved individual activities such as teaching diaries or student feedback forms; however, the advent of Web 2.0 technologies like blogs and wikis has introduced new dimensions of interaction, collaboration, and transparency in the teaching-learning process. The study discusses the distinctions between blogs and wikis, emphasizing the collaborative and dynamic nature of wikis, and their application in documenting experiences, promoting reflective thinking, and fostering knowledge creation. Real-world applications, such as those at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, are highlighted to illustrate their effectiveness. The paper also reviews prior research and identifies wikis as valuable tools for both personal reflection and professional development, while also noting their potential for use in policy formation and institutional improvement. The conclusion emphasizes the need for further exploration into the integration of AI technologies with wikis to enhance their pedagogical utility.
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