Wikipedia talk:Education program archive/Louisiana State University/Wikipedia Palooza (Fall 2014)/Timeline

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Timeline
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 9:30-10:30am: Why WP in the University?

Are you intrigued but not quite sure how Wikipedia could work for you as a teacher, student, or general lover of global knowledge sharing? Then this is the session for you! We’ll talk about the many different ways you can leverage Wikipedia in the University setting. [French House Grand Salon] 11:30am-1:00pm: Unpacking Wikipedia: Creative Uses in the Classroom

Editing and contributing text to Wikipedia articles is one way to elevate students’ writing and research skills, but there are many other activities involving WP that you can integrate into your course design. We’ll talk about how faculty at top-tier universities, including LSU, are using WP in the classroom. From images and infographics to literature reviews and research analysis, there’s a wealth of active learning opportunities within WP. [French House Grand Salon] 2:30-3:30pm: Leveraging WP for Social Issues Awareness

Wikipedia articles are written from a neutral point of view. It is not a place for argumentation or advocacy, but it is a space for accurate, noteworthy information. Some of the most sought out WP articles are those surrounding social issues and policies, yet these types of articles are some of the most underdeveloped WP entries. During this session, we’ll talk about how you can support your cause(s) and essentially provide a community service by increasing the accuracy, scope, and depth of WP articles surrounding social issues and policies. [French House Grand Salon] 4:30-5:30pm: Intro to WP Editing

New to Wikipedia editing? This introductory session will give you the basic tools and skills needed to dive into editing WP. [Coates Hall, Room 151] 5:30-7:00pm: LSU Peer Mentor/Wikipedia Ambassador Training

This is an exciting opportunity for students who (a) are passionate about free knowledge sharing, (b) want to practice and enhance their communication skills, and (c) are hungry for something fun and interesting to do! During this training, you’ll learn more about Wikipedia in the Classroom, how you personally can contribute to WP, and how you can help faculty and students as a trained ambassador. [Coates Hall, Room 151]

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 12:00-1:30pm:  Designing Assignments & Planning to Teach with WP

During this roundtable discussion, you will get to visit with WP staff, CxC staff, LSU faculty who have experience teaching with WP, and fellow faculty members who want to teach with WP. We’ll talk in-depth about your specific learning goals and how you might leverage WP in your classroom for the upcoming semester. [French House Grand Salon] 3:30-4:30pm: Intermediate/Advanced WP Editing

Are you a novice at WP editing who wants to learn a little more? This session will go beyond the WP editing basics, but it doesn’t require a computer science degree! [French House Grand Salon]