In December, the Supreme Court will hear “one of the most significant election law cases… well, ever,” according to the nonpartisan law and policy institute, The Brennan Center for Justice. The issue? Independent state legislature theory. If you don’t know the in’s and out’s of the case, you’re not alone. Thousands are turning to Wikipedia … Continued
When communicating about the climate crisis to the public, it’s important to get four main messages across: The climate crisis is real, immediate, and human-caused. The impacts are catastrophic, especially for humanity. There is urgency to act now. We already have solutions that can provide for a more equitable and just future. Each of these … Continued
Wiki Education is hosting webinars all of October to celebrate Wikidata’s 10th birthday. Below is a summary of our third event. Watch the webinar in full on Youtube. And access the recordings or recaps of other events here. So far, we’ve covered the state of Wikidata and cultural heritage 10 years in and what you … Continued
“Wikipedia is my go-to first source for information presented logically and accessibly,” said Liz Shesko, an Associate Professor of history at Oakland University. But before last term, she didn’t think of it as a teaching tool. Using Wiki Education’s assignment templates and Dashboard, Liz had students write Wikipedia content that related to the history of … Continued
Wiki Education is hosting webinars all of October to celebrate Wikidata’s 10th birthday. Below is a summary of our second event. Watch the webinar in full on Youtube. Sign up for our next two events here. After checking in on the state of Wikidata and cultural heritage last week, this week we wanted to explore … Continued
Wiki Education is hosting webinars all of October to celebrate Wikidata’s 10th birthday. Below is a summary of our first event. Watch Tuesday’s webinar in full on Youtube. Sign up for our next three events here. Never before has the world had a tool like Wikidata. The semantic database behind Wikipedia and virtual assistants like … Continued
It’s difficult to imagine a more efficient way to celebrate achievements. “Wikipedia is one of the most-visited websites in the world, and the go-to resource for reference and background information,” said Christian Anderson who completed our recent Wiki Scientists course sponsored by the American Physical Society. “When STEM minorities are included in Wikipedia, their … Continued
“This was my first time editing and creating in Wikipedia,” Diana Castaneda told Wiki Education. Diana recently graduated from Arizona State University (ASU) with a BS in sociology. At first, she was a little nervous about the unfamiliar digital aspect of an assignment where students write for Wikipedia. “Because I am not savvy with computers, … Continued
The pandemic has dramatically altered the job landscape. This is especially true for students who might be entering the workforce for the first time. Having learned how to edit Wikipedia truly sets you apart in what is going to be a trying job market. We want to help you convey your exceptional skills to your … Continued
