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Wikipedia the Classroom: Engage Students with an Open Research Assignment In-Person

Are you interested in transforming your traditional research paper assignment into a more engaging and relevant activity? Faculty are invited to join us in a workshop where we explore the benefits of having students contribute to one of the most dynamic and ubiquitous information sources: Wikipedia.

Students editing Wikipedia don't produce "disposable" assignments; instead, they gain practical research, attribution, and synthesis skills, all while sharing valuable information typically hidden behind paywalls. Research indicates that students feel a stronger sense of ownership and pride when their work reaches a broader audience, such as Wikipedia's global readership.

In this workshop, we will:

  • Discuss the benefits of open pedagogy and shifting from traditional to more engaging, collaborative, and creative collaborative research projects.
  • Introduce educational resources created by UNLV Libraries faculty and staff that can assist you in incorporating Wikipedia into your classroom.
  • Brainstorm ways to integrate this approach into your teaching at whatever level you are interested in - from a single class session to a semester-long assignment.

Join us to discover how Wikipedia editing can improve student engagement, enhance research skills, and contribute to the broader information community.

Lunch will be provided. 

Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Time:
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Lied Library - Goldfield Room - 3rd floor
Campus:
UNLV Maryland (Main) Campus
Audience:
  Faculty & Staff  
Categories:
  Library Event     Workshop  
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