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The experiment was successful. 90% of my students contributed considerable original content. Most students were enthusiastic participants, and those who weren't enthusiastic were mostly discouraged by the learning curve involved in creating content. I think these people may have not had much familiarity with computers, thus the assignment may have been intimidating for them. However, this is all the greater reason why I felt this assignment was important. Familiarity with computers is probably critical for many careers and it is important for students to gain experience in college and elsewhere. | The experiment was successful. 90% of my students contributed considerable original content. Most students were enthusiastic participants, and those who weren't enthusiastic were mostly discouraged by the learning curve involved in creating content. I think these people may have not had much familiarity with computers, thus the assignment may have been intimidating for them. However, this is all the greater reason why I felt this assignment was important. Familiarity with computers is probably critical for many careers and it is important for students to gain experience in college and elsewhere. | ||
I had underestimated the amount of work it would be. In retrospect, I should have devoted more time to the exercise, for both the students and myself. | I had underestimated the amount of work it would be. In retrospect, I should have devoted more time to the exercise, for both the students and myself. One consequence is that I have not had much opportunity to fact check their work, but hopefully this will resolve itself as future authors edit the work. | ||
I have left more comments on [[CZ Talk:Home#Eduzendium Experience]] | I have left more comments on [[CZ Talk:Home#Eduzendium Experience]] | ||
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CZ:Biol 201: General Microbiology
Instead of having my students write a lab report, which would be discarded after the semester's end, I decided to have my students create a citizendium page for a microbe of their choice.
The experiment was successful. 90% of my students contributed considerable original content. Most students were enthusiastic participants, and those who weren't enthusiastic were mostly discouraged by the learning curve involved in creating content. I think these people may have not had much familiarity with computers, thus the assignment may have been intimidating for them. However, this is all the greater reason why I felt this assignment was important. Familiarity with computers is probably critical for many careers and it is important for students to gain experience in college and elsewhere.
I had underestimated the amount of work it would be. In retrospect, I should have devoted more time to the exercise, for both the students and myself. One consequence is that I have not had much opportunity to fact check their work, but hopefully this will resolve itself as future authors edit the work.
I have left more comments on CZ Talk:Home#Eduzendium Experience
--John J. Dennehy 16:21, 19 May 2008 (CDT)