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ERIC Number: EJ1162346
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Nov
Pages: 21
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2357
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Wikipedia as a Platform for Impactful Learning: A New Course Model in Higher Education
Sigalov, Shani Evenstein; Nachmias, Rafi
Education and Information Technologies, v22 n6 p2959-2979 Nov 2017
In January 2014, 62 students graduated from the first for-credit course dedicated to Wikipedia. Learning focused on improved consumption of information, and collaborative construction of knowledge using the Wikipedia platform. This paper investigates the design and implementation of this course model, while highlighting the benefits and challenges to students & faculty. In addition to 128 medical articles in Hebrew Wikipedia, already viewed over 1.4 million times, students reported a unique learning experience that sharpened their collaborative skills as well as academic skills. This paper also presents the findings of a related study that focused on students' learning experience, long-term impact and productive teaching practices. The study results helped fine-tune the pedagogical and administrative aspects of the course, influencing both teaching practices and the learning experience. Finally, the course is discussed in a wider educational perspective, presenting insights regarding reuse of the model, scaling possibilities and suggestions for further research.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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