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Wikipedia in the classroom (ACADEMICS ONLY) Online

If you are a member of staff and curious about how Wikipedia can be use as a teaching and learning tool in higher education, come along to this workshop!

Wikipedia editing can enhance student's digital literacy skills, serve as a fun and collaborative form of learning and can contribute towards the pursuit of global knowledge, diversity and open access.

In this workshop we will:

  • Discuss some of the ways in which Wikipedia can be used in the classroom
  • Share some examples of research and projects relating to Wikipedia use in HE
  • Look at some case studies of previous educational uses, at Derby and elsewhere
  • Learn the basics of Wikipedia editing

No experience is necessary.

Date:
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Time Zone:
UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Campus:
Online
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
  Level: Staff  
Categories:
  Academics only  
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Caroline Ball (Business, Law & Social Sciences)

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