“Using Wikipedia in the Age of Alternative Facts: Creating Student Expertise” (October 18, 2019)
Interactive Workshop
Join the CLASS Excellence in Teaching and Learning Committee (ETLC) for an interactive workshop. This year, the ETLC is considering the president’s call for programs that display “rigor, relevance, and excellence,” particularly in light of this year’s Critical Engagements theme of “Fake News: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It?”
Our first workshop describes an assignment in Dr. Rachael Barron-Duncan’s African Art course which tackles a common internet conundrum: the most “relevant” and popular sources often lack rigor and excellence. Looking at the misinformation or complete dearth of information on English-language Wikipedia regarding African visual culture, Dr. Barron-Duncan’s students have set about to supply the expertise needed to curate those pages in an academically responsible way.
Join us to discuss an example of how discipline-based content assignments can build source-analysis and critical-thinking skills. Refreshments will be served.
Time and Place
Friday, October 18, 3:30–5:00 PM, Strosacker Room, Park Library
RSVP
Please RSVP by October 16 to class@cmich.edu.