Title: Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom
Course: FLO MicroCourse: Exploring a World of Open in the WikiVerse OER > Section: Tips and Resources

Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom: Using Wikipedia to foster media and information literacy skills.

This short (~10 pp) guide is written by the Wikimedia Education group for educators and suggests activities suitable for secondary & first- or second-year postsecondary students. The article demonstrates how to examine a Wikipedia article, identify its main elements,and assess the quality of the information it contains. The overall focus is on helping your students develop key 21st century skills through Wikipedia.