Perspectives on teaching with Wikipedia in writing courses before and during the pandemic

Key Points

• The impact of the pandemic on collaborative learning through Wikipedia was significant, changing how students engaged with content.
• Digital literacy skills were crucial for students' abilities to evaluate information on Wikipedia, particularly during remote learning.
• Observational analysis across multiple writing courses revealed varying approaches to teaching with Wikipedia before and during the pandemic.
• Findings highlight the need for incorporating better tools for information evaluation in curriculum to enhance student learning.