I would encourage any learner to use Wikipedia as a starting point and I think that it
is alright if the information has some flaws. Investigating, discovering and
correcting flaws can be a great learning method and can be motivating as learners
gain a sense of self worth correcting others. I never used Wikipedia or any
wiki before this class. However, as this class continues and afterward, I will
revisit the help menus to learn more about editing, linking and adding content.
If I ever find myself teaching high school to adult students again, I definite
will use this as an instructional tool for I believe adults learn better when
they are allowed to construct their own knowledge in a flexible collaborative environment.
I only used Wikipedia before, but I have not used the other Wikimedia site before taking this class. I think you are right, these sites should be used to investigate, discover and learn about a new idea/issue/topic. However, not relying on a Wikipedia article as definitive source is important. I agree discovering the flaws can be a great learning experience.
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