University of Florida/Eml4500/8/29/08

Old method compared to new approach

Old methods:

  • E-learning
  • Textbooks
  • Individual work

New approach

  • Wikimedia, wikiversity, wikipedia
  • Team collaboration


WP polocies

  • username space is not the same as writing an article

Grade changes:

  • Old method; 10% homework, 30% for each test
  • New method; 31% homework, 23% for each test

More emphasis on team learning not on memorization.