Using social software to support assessment tasks in information systems: trialing wiki and blog technologies

This paper reports on two pilot projects using blog and wiki technologies for assessment purposes in a large university-level introductory Information Systems subject. The paper describes the process of integrating social technologies for assessment purposes and provides a reflective account of the outcomes of the trials from both student and staff perspectives. Important teaching and learning issues associated with the development and implementation of social technology based assessment tasks for large classes are also discussed. This analysis confirms the importance of usability, workload and fit-for-task factors for technology-infused teaching and learning in large classes.