Wow them with wikipedia

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About. Course information
Learning outcomes
Course schedule
Introduction
Preparation for the face-to-face session
Using Wikipedia for research
Editing Wikipedia
Information about the face-to-face session
Following the face-to-face session
Working with learners
Shared learning
Evaluation and certification
References

Pedagogical content. Wikipedia is the largest encyclopedia in the world, an invaluable learning resource and an important feature in the ICT⁽ⁱ⁾ landscape. This course is suited to Primary or Secondary practitioners, and explores how to create and maintain pages, and how learners can use the site to add value to their own work and collaborative^(tool) projects.

Resource details
Title	Wow them with wikipedia
Topic	[[Topics/Wikis|Wikis]]
Teaching approach	[[Teaching Approaches/|]]
Learning Objectives	Professional and reflective practitioner skills At the completion of this course, students should be able to: * identify opportunities for groups of learners to create content suitable for a page on Wikipedia, * reflect upon and discuss the effect on learners of creating and viewing their own page on Wikipedia, * consider how wikis may be used in other contexts to encourage learners to collaborate on multiply authored projects. Practical skills At the completion of this course, students should be able to: * create pages on Wikipedia, making use of the Media Wiki editing tools, * work with learners to create a Wikipedia page, * maintain and add content to the page as a continuing project. Knowledge and understanding At the completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate: * an understanding of the issues around verifiability and accuracy of content, * an understanding of the requirements for codes of conduct for Wikipedia editing and work with learners to create a suitable etiquette for their use. Cognitive skills At the completion of this course, students should be able to: * critically assess Wikipedia as a useful and accurate resource for your learners and share this assessment with others.
Format / structure	Various online activities.
Subject	[[Resources/Teacher Education|Teacher Education]]
Age of students / grade	[[Resources/KS5|KS5]],  [[Resources/Secondary|Secondary]],  [[Resources/Primary|Primary]],  [[Resources/Higher|Higher]],  [[Resources/KS1|KS1]],  [[Resources/KS4|KS4]],  [[Resources/KS3|KS3]],  [[Resources/KS2|KS2]]
Related ORBIT Wiki Resources	Sharing ideas: developing wikis (primary), Sharing ideas introducing wikis, Learning together introducing wikis, Learning together developing wikis
Other (e.g. time frame)	Duration of the course: 8.5 hours over six weeks
Files and resources to view and download	http://www.vital.ac.uk/community/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=1247. Users must register with the VITAL website (free registration) before they can access the resource. An edited version of this resource is available on the resource page