Factors Influencing Wiki Collaboration in Higher Education

Abstract

Wikis are attractive tools for supporting collaboration and are widely used in higher education. Nevertheless, a collaborative tool does not necessarily lead to collaborative behaviour. This study addresses this shortcoming by analysing factors influencing the adoption of wiki collaboration in higher education. For this purpose, literature was systematically selected and analysed using a grounded approach to qualitative data analysis. As result, a framework that comprises factors influencing and actions fostering collaboration is presented. This allows instructors to better address hindrances to collaboration.

Keywords: higher education, wiki, influencing factors, collaboration, literature review, grounded analysis