Using Wikimedia in Higher Education
Staff from Charles Sturt University and La Trobe University partnered with Wikimedia Australia to develop an active learning exercise that analyses the readability, accuracy, and authorship of Wikipedia articles within the context of science communication.
This Zoom is a recording of an online session, “Wikipedia to enhance student communication skills,” held in September 2024. Academics across Australia were invited to discuss the benefits of analysing Wikipedia to support students’ learning of communication skills and develop assessments for activities, including rubrics.
Harnessing Wikipedia for Science Communication and Collaboration
Part 1 - Dr. Katelyn Mroczek from La Trobe University presents Harnessing Wikipedia for Science Communication and Collaboration, in part one of the Wikipedia to enhance student communication skills session.
Reading and Using Wikipedia
Part 2 - Belinda Spry, Wikimedia Australia Belinda Spry from Wikimedia Australia, gives an overview of Wikipedia and demonstrates the reading activity undertaken with the students.
Using Wikipedia in Assignments
Part 3 - Pru Mitchell, Manager of Information Services at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Volunteer Wikimedian, presents on using Wikipedia in assignments as part of a session on using Wikipedia to enhance student communication skills hosted by Wikimedia Australia.
Resources
- Presentation slidedeck
- Collaborative Group Activity Results