Wikipedia: Friend Not Foe

The class activity did not change my opinion much when it comes to the value of Wikipedia. I do not think we need to forbid students from using the sight just teach them how to use it properly. Students need to know Wikipedia is not a site you can cite information from but just a starting point site. You can search for your topic and see what information you can find. Then research that information. If I were to have my students use Wikipedia in my classroom I would first have a few lessons on how to use the site. I would probably try to explain the four points brought up in the article: familiarize yourself with the site, discuss the wiki concept with students, start small, and prepare for challenges. I believe these four discussions will help my students become knowledgeable on how to use Wikipedia.