Wikipedia as a platform for impactful learning: A new course model in higher education

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 mode...

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Published in:Education and information technologies 2017-11, Vol.22 (6), p.2959-2979
Main Authors: Evenstein Sigalov, Shani, Nachmias, Rafi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collaborative Writing
College Students
Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science
Computers and Education
Cooperative Learning
Curriculum Design
Education
Education, Higher
Educational aspects
Educational Benefits
Educational Practices
Educational Technology
Electronic Publishing
Encyclopedias
Higher Education
Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet)
Learning Experience
Medicine
Scaling
Semitic Languages
Skill Development
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction
Websites
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1360-2357
1573-7608
DOI:10.1007/s10639-016-9564-z