In fact, Wikipedia itself helps kids develop digital literacy. “Wikipedia is usually one of the first sources to turn up in a Google search,” says Kirk. “But a lot of students don’t know that the site is actually a wiki that anyone can edit. I show them how it works, and explain that it might not be consistently reliable.”
She’s often surprised by what students consider legitimate sources. When beginning research projects, they provide a list of 10 Web sites they want to use for information, and Kirk works with classroom teachers to help the students evaluate their sources. “I’ve seen students list Google,” she says. “One of them listed Comedy Central. And always, there’s Wikipedia.”
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