This approach leverages Wikipedia's vast repository of information and collaborative nature to enhance educational experiences.
[4] According to a number of researchers, Wikipedia-based education offers unique learning benefits, including the development of digital literacy, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
[5][6] Students enhance their writing and research abilities by contributing to Wikipedia, while also learning to evaluate the reliability of online sources.
Wikipedia's unique contributions to knowledge production lie in its collaborative, social practices, where content is generated and interrogated without a controlling editorial staff.
This environment fosters critical literacy and active participation, making it a valuable tool for developing skills necessary for navigating open access content in digital spaces.