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If content contribution is the problem… Why is updating and extending wikipedia pages not part of normal school or university work. E.g. teams of two students
by andreasklinger 15y ago
If content contribution is the problem…
Why is updating and extending wikipedia pages not part of normal school or university work.
E.g. teams of two students get topic and have to create a value contribution to wikipedia. Not only recite current knowledge but go beyond that and extend the "common denominator" of knowledge called wikipedia. It would teach about research, team work and to some extend about editorial quality and processes.
I proposed it once in college. The teacher suggested to bring it to an multimedia course. Maybe the world would be more open today.
- ErrantX 15y agoIt is; there are various outreach efforts to bring Wikipedia editing to the classroom (and other similar arenas). The GLAM and Wikipedian in Residence schemes work with various cultural institutions and ones such as Campus Ambassador are active on college/uni campuses. Most only just getting into their stride, but I think the world is more open like you hope :)