Using active collaboration in Wikipedia as a learning tool

Authors

  • Mª Isabel Alonso de Magdaleno Universidad de Oviedo
  • Jesús García García Universidad de Oviedo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5944/ried.16.1.2056

Keywords:

open knowledge, written assignments, wikipedia, quality, collaboration

Abstract

The current generation of students has grown up in an environment where the main source of information is now in digital format. For this reason, the authors propose, within the context of written assignments, the editing of Wikipedia entries as a tool for constructive and critical thinking. In this way the students can improve the following areas: the acquisition of knowledge, information management skills, and develop proper citation skills, as well as improve other skills related to information management. Previously, this was done by means of an empirical study of the students’ behavior in relation to written work. This behaviour proved to be consistent with previous literature about the subject.

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Alonso de Magdaleno, M. I., & García García, J. (2013). Using active collaboration in Wikipedia as a learning tool. RIED. Revista Iberoamericana De Educación a Distancia, 16(1), 13–26. https://doi.org/10.5944/ried.16.1.2056

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2013): Miscellany

Section

Research and Case Studies

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