Library Links

"Content that might be of interest to Teacher-Librarians..."


14.2.11

Can Wikipedia be used by students? Some things to consider...

NCSU: Wikipedia: Beneath the Surface (Good video overview)

Using Wikipedia in the Classroom
Wikipedia can be a constructive tool in the classroom if understood and used correctly. To learn more, read findingDulcinea’s Web Guide to Wikipedia in the Classroom.

Important Caveats

The Top 10 Reasons Students Cannot Cite or Rely On Wikipedia
by M.Moran, CEO of findingDulcinea.
"Wikipedia provides Internet users with millions of articles on a broad range of topics, and commonly ranks first in search engines. But its reliability and credibility fall well short..."
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Wikipedia,