Some Teachers Embracing Wikipedia, While Others Blame It
Posted in Blog, E-learningPosted on June 26th, 2008 by Brian
Here’s an article posted on Techdirt Blog claiming that some teachers and professors blame Wikipedia for mistakes students make, and even demand that the entire Wikipedia be blocked in schools.
This report out of Scotland blames Wikipedia for kids getting failing grades.
However, other teachers see value in embracing Wikipedia, but understand its necessary to teach students what it is and how to use it reliably.
This report out of Australia describes a course on how to use Wikipedia. That seems a lot smarter than just blaming Wikipedia.

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