I researched several DLCs before joining Wikiversity. I looked at Khan Academy, Open Yale Courses, Connexions, Open Learning Initiative, and Wikiversity. While the different digital learning communities each had their own impressive traits, I joined Wikiversity because it is a scholarly version of Wikipedia. Being a science teacher who assigns research projects to advanced middle school students, I am continually asking my students to double check the information they receive from Wikipedia. Wikiversity has actual scholarly information with resources for all types and ages of learners. I think students would be more likely to use this DLC since they are already very familiar with Wikipedia. Using Wikiversity would not force them outside of their comfort zone.
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