As information flows faster than ever and online content feels endless, the spread of misinformation has become one of the most urgent challenges we face. From viral social media posts to manipulated news stories, false or misleading information gains traction quickly, influencing public opinion, shaping political landscapes, and even jeopardizing public health. But thanks to … Continued
This week, Wiki Education celebrated our 10 year anniversary with community members from around the globe! The virtual program featured remarks from special guests including Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander, Wiki Education Board Chair P.J. Tabit, former Board Chair Diana Strassmann, and Executive Director Frank Schulenburg, as well as the reflections of program participants, staff, … Continued
If you’ve ever taught with a Wikipedia assignment or enrolled in one of our Wiki Scholars & Scientists professional development courses, you’re familiar with Wiki Education’s Dashboard and all of the ways it tracks your Wikimedia work, not to mention the thrill of watching the readership statistics of your contributions climb. To date, more than … Continued
As search engines ferry us to Wikipedia articles and most AI tools are trained on its content, the work to fill in gaps on Wikipedia with well-sourced, high-quality information is more important than ever. Thanks to the increased support of the Guru Krupa Foundation (GKF), 1,875 students at universities and colleges across the U.S. will … Continued
Wiki Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Gingras, a long-time executive at Google focusing on news, to our Advisory Board. Gingras steps into his role with extensive experience in digital media, deep engagement in the evolution of internet policy relating to the open Internet and a free press, and a strong commitment … Continued
It’s the eve of the 2024 US election. Tens of millions of votes have already been cast, with many more to come today. And thanks to the efforts of nearly 200 participants in our election courses throughout the past year, voters who use Wikipedia to learn more about their options in this election – and … Continued
From college professor and nonprofit executive to writer, editor, and podcast producer, there’s no doubt to the breadth of Dale McGowan’s expertise – and now, to the benefit of all, he’s added Wikipedian to the list. This summer, McGowan enrolled in an eight-week Wiki Scholars election course to bring his professional experiences and personal passion … Continued
Last month, Wiki Education’s Speaker Series kicked off the new academic year with the roundtable “Wikipedia & Social Justice: How students are enhancing representation and equity” featuring four professors from across the U.S. The scholars reflected on their experiences empowering students to improve Wikipedia while simultaneously exploring classroom conversations about knowledge equity, social justice, and … Continued
In the ever-evolving landscape of information, the need for accurate, well-sourced content has never been more critical, particularly in the midst of this U.S. election year. Fearful of the technical side of editing Wikipedia but motivated to join the fight against misinformation, political scientist Dr. Susan Liebell enrolled in a Wiki Scholars course this spring … Continued
