Wiki as a tool for Microbiology teaching, learning and assessment

作者：Sampaio Maia B^*; Maia J S; Leitao S; Amaral M; Vieira Marques P

来源：European Journal of Dental Education, 2014, 18(2): 91-97.

DOI：10.1111/eje.12061

• collaborative work
• peer-assessment
• students%26apos
• assessment
• teaching/learning methodologies
• Moodle

Introduction: Evidence suggests that cooperative learning and peer-assessment fosters students%26apos; ability to work with others and may lead to better cognitive outcomes and higher achievement. This work aimed to assess the use of an online collaborative tool for the teaching/learning and assessment of Microbiology. %26lt;br%26gt;Materials and methods: A total of 144 students were grouped and assigned to create wiki entries as well as to peer review wikis created by colleagues (peer-assessment process) using the Wiki module from Moodle Virtual Learning Environment (MVLE). MVLE actions log was used for tracking students%26apos; activity. %26lt;br%26gt;Results: The number of student%26apos;s actions within wiki did not present a strong correlation with wiki scores, so it should not be used as a heavy evaluation parameter. The amount of work developed between members of the same group differed significantly, suggesting that final scores should be attributed individually. When peer-assessment process was implemented, the number of editing actions increased, suggesting that the peer-assessment strategy encourages the development of a better work. The vast majority of students execute the work in the last 10% of the period assigned for task development, which can be counter-productive for a truly collaborative work. %26lt;br%26gt;Conclusions: Wiki revealed to be a useful tool for Microbiology teaching/learning and assessment, promoting collaborative work, promoting virtual mobility and facilitating the real-time monitoring of the students%26apos; work. This pedagogical project promoted also the involvement of students in their assessment process, encouraging their critical sense and quest for Excellency.

• 出版日期2014-5