Title

Pilot Project: Use of Wikis to Supplement Student Orientation

Publication Date

April 2007

Abstract

Background: During the orientation process, new students are often inundated with manuals, maps, and other materials essential to their success as students. The experience can leave students feeling overwhelmed, unable to sift through the substantial amount of information that has been given to them. Wikis, in contrast, are well-suited for facilitating userinteraction with vast amounts of diverse information. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Keywords

student orientation, wiki, information retrieval

Comments

Abstract #43.

Citation Information:Coker, Ololade G.; Vogler, Robert RN, DSN; Willcockson, Irmgard U. PhD; and Phelps, Cynthia L. PhD, "Pilot Project: Use of Wikis to Supplement Student Orientation" (2007).
DigitalCommons@The Texas Medical Center , Advances in Teaching and Learning Day, Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts. Paper 42.
http://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthshis_atldayabs/42