using Wikipedia as a teaching tool (e.g., successes, pitfalls, curriculum, classroom learning activities, methodologies, and tools).


applications in teaching and learning


Wikipedia can be used for various assignments: for example, students can be asked to reference an unreferenced article or create a completely new one.

open collaboration



we all use Wikipedia, including those academics.











::::::::CREATING NEW ARTICLES ABOUT THE EVERYDAY LIFE, MAPS, PLACES, SYMBOLS, MYTHS, ENVIRONMENT. RECORDINGS. >> CIVIC MEDIA 

mapas de la vida cotidiana



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In doing so, students will see that writing an article and related assignments are not a 'tedious assignment' but activities that millions do 'for fun'. They will also gain a deeper understanding of what Wikipedia is, and how (un)reliable it can be. They and the course leaders are assisted by a lively, real world community. Last, but not least, their work will also benefit – and be improved upon – by the entire world.

for fun >> what does it mean
do it for what? 
learning and teaching?
feedback processes 





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There’s a reason that the Wikipedia entry normally comes in at the top of a Google search. Google relies heavily on inbound links to rank a site, and Wikipedia is one of the most commonly linked sites on the Internet. Here’s another secret—Wikipedia is vetted by volunteer academics. Wikipedia’s motto is “no original thought,” meaning that everything must be cited, and uncited material is quickly removed. In fact, studies have shown the Wikipedia is about as accurate as Britannica.






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 use Wikipedia to improve learning outcomes in your classes:

Have Students Build Articles
In the Spring of 2008, Professor Jon Beasley-Murray at University of British Columbia had the students in his class “Murder, Madness, and Mayhem: Latin American Literature in Translation” create articles for Wikipedia on the books that they read. He transformed his students from learners to teachers, which improves outcomes. Plus, creating public work improves motivation as well as performance