ITC: 85 - Why and How You Should Use Wikipedia in the Classroom

I believe that we can all safely agree that Wikipedia should not be used as a primary source in a formal journal article. However, as a learning and teaching tool, we should not discount it. Research has shown that Wikipedia is as accurate as common encyclopedias. It provides a solid jumping-off point for most research quests. It also ranks high in searches with most search engines. We need to take time to show students how to use it because most students will leave academia and the library article databases. We need to teach students how to use tools like Wikipedia to support their everyday tasks. You may say that Wikipedia is not always accurate. Well, you and your students can make the corrections. And you should. This week, we are going to take a closer look at Wikipedia as a teaching and learning tool. I think you will be surprised at what I have pulled together for you. Come learn more. Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheClassroomPodcast/  Other podcast episodes: https://tubarksblog.com/intheclassroom  Show notes: https://tubarksblog.com/itc85  Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/  Sponsor: https://tubarksblog.com/textexpander  Sponsor: https://tubarksblog.com/read-to-succeed/