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2014

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Louisiana State University

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A Case Study Analysis Of Web 2.0 Technology Use In Higher Education: Effects Of Using A Wiki On Outcomes And Attitudes In Legal Education, Patrick Allan Smith Jan 2014

A Case Study Analysis Of Web 2.0 Technology Use In Higher Education: Effects Of Using A Wiki On Outcomes And Attitudes In Legal Education, Patrick Allan Smith

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Using a case study methodology with descriptive and qualitative techniques at a major law school in the South, this research study explored factors that contribute to the perceived pedagogical value of wiki technology in legal education, as well as attitudes and perceptions of law faculty and students regarding the effectiveness of using wikis as a productivity tool for improving outcomes in authentic group activities in a collaborative environment in legal education. This study also explored the dynamics of the interactions that occurred among users while utilizing wiki technology over a 6-week period. The results suggest that law students exhibit a …