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Tim,

I don't think the problem is using wikis. I'm pretty sure it was related to a more basic assignment-design issue. In addition, your experience underscores the importance of following the 4-S's using irrespective of the technology you are doing it with. Specifically, as near as I can tell, the report back was sequential (not Simultaneous) and, although I don't know for sure, it doesn't look like the teams were asked to make a specific report. Also, you don't say whether or not all of the teams were working on the Same problem/question.

Larry

>>> "Connors, Timothy" <[log in to unmask]> 07/18/11 11:23 AM >>>
Is anyone using Wikis as part of a TBL-based course?  I tried one last Fall without much success and I'm wondering if it was the assignment or the platform (Blackboard) that resulted in my disappointment.  Briefly, each team had to create a Wiki devoted to a specific play (and playwright); the play was read by the rest of the class and the Team responsible gave an oral presentation and lead class discussion (only this last part, the class discussion worked relatively well).

Any thought or examples would be appreciated.

Tim

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