EdTech 2009: Using Wikipedia
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The document discusses the challenges and perceptions surrounding the use of Wikipedia as a research resource among students and educators. It emphasizes that while Wikipedia may not be perfect, it is a valuable starting point for research, and students should be educated on evaluating the validity of various resources instead of being discouraged from using it. The document references opinions from Wikipedia's founder, Jimmy Wales, suggesting a nuanced approach to teaching research skills.
EdTech 2009: Using Wikipedia
- 4. 2:44pm EST 3:14pm EST| 7 minutes of misinformation
- 8. Question #1: Use http://tr.im/wiki1 Question #2: Students http://tr.im/wiki2 Question #3: Trust http://tr.im/wiki3 Question #4: Standard Resources http://tr.im/wiki4 Polling: http://tr.im/edtech2009
- 22. “ For God sake, you’re in college; don’t cite the encyclopedia.” Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/1328/wikipedia-founder-discourages-academic-use-of-his-creation http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2007/04/26/jimmywales55_wideweb__470x364,0.jpg
- 23. Wikipedia isn’t perfect, but neither is anything else. Students should be taught this, not banned from it. http://flickr.com/photos/nhoj/2975109723/
- 24. Even if students do not cite Wikipedia in a paper, it is very possible they used Wikipedia to find information anyway. Facing this reality, instructors should teach students about the validity of every research resources.
- 30. Advantages More content More obscure content Hyperlinked Referenced New content Ongoing Conversations Writing for a real audience 90+ Languages Free Establishing credibility web presence It’s revised Revising for clarity Revising for purpose Discuss: Truth Accuracy Neutrality