Wiki Becomes Textbook in Boston College Classroom


	Wiki Becomes Textbook in Boston College Classroom

RayWatkins

8-16-2007 3:37 PM

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Wiki becomes textbook in Boston College classroom
IT Prof says Web 2.0 technology boosts collaboration among students
Heather Havenstein

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9-6-2007 11:26 AM

davboz

Slippery slope down continues........
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