Wikipedia as a teaching tool

Demystifying Wikipedia

Sponsored by Information Technology Services

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
IET Events for Faculty

Wikipedia, although frequently the first stop for anyone seeking general information about a topic, has been criticized as having no place in a true academic endeavor.  Recently, however, two Franklin & Marshall professors have turned this notion on its head by “adopting” the writing and editing of a Wikipedia article as a class.

In the second session, Scott Vine, Deputy College Librarian, and Teb Locke, Instructional Technologist/Designer, will cover a general overview of Wikipedia including a discussion of its strengths and weakness, tips on navigating Wikipedia culture and etiquette, and information about the Wikipedia ambassadors’ program. 

This event is open to F&M faculty only.