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The content from such resources is often [[open access]] content - meaning it is a more restrictive license than most wikis for example, and derivatives are not allowed. (True [[open content]] allows more [[freedom]] of use.) Due to the license difference, the content cannot be quoted at length in a [[CC-BY-SA]]-licensed wiki such as [[Appropedia]]. | The content from such resources is often [[open access]] content - meaning it is a more restrictive license than most wikis for example, and derivatives are not allowed. (True [[open content]] allows more [[freedom]] of use.) Due to the license difference, the content cannot be quoted at length in a [[CC-BY-SA]]-licensed wiki such as [[Appropedia]]. | ||
Note that creating content is as valuable as accessing it - even more valuable. Setting assignments on Appropedia - creating topic pages, or writing projects - is a good way of educating, such that the students' work can have a lasting value. This may be an extra incentive to do good work. This also exposes the writing to other critiques and input, teaches the students to engage with an editing community, and introduces them to related ideas and like-minded people, that might inspire them. See [[:Category:Service | Note that creating content is as valuable as accessing it - even more valuable. Setting assignments on Appropedia - creating topic pages, or writing projects - is a good way of educating, such that the students' work can have a lasting value. This may be an extra incentive to do good work. This also exposes the writing to other critiques and input, teaches the students to engage with an editing community, and introduces them to related ideas and like-minded people, that might inspire them. See [[:Category:Service Learning Courses]] for examples of courses using Appropedia in this way. | ||
== Affordable textbooks == | == Affordable textbooks == |