A case for using wikis to teach writing: an approach for academic writing.

Writing is one area where language students usually need help, and as such, teachers look for ways in which to support their students in becoming better writers. With the current interest in information and communication technology ICT in the classrooms, teachers are looking for new ways to utilize it in their teaching. Wikis are one method, which could aid teachers in helping their students to become better writers. This study will put forward a case to use Wikis in the writing classroom as they can be used to develop individual and collaborative written work, as well as create a fully integrated environment for learning. This paper then presents a writing approach that is supported by a Wiki