Finding agency and building confidence through a Wikipedia assignment

Looking through posts by guest contributors on our blog, one might notice a few patterns. Many professors reflect on their Wikipedia assignment somewhat in awe of what it has inspired in their students. In general, they find that students feel invested in the process of learning about Wikipedia and excited by the opportunity to present their work … Continued

The Written Word podcast features Wikipedia assignments

Wiki Education’s Classroom Program Manager Helaine Blumenthal is featured on the latest episode of The Written Word, a podcast about the craft of writing and its impact on culture. Helaine speaks with co-hosts Meredith May and Sean Tupa about her passion for learning and teaching, which she has applied broadly to the world of Wikipedia through … Continued