Open knowledge

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/open-knowledge

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the enabling technologies?Digital technologies and the internet facilitate widespread access and collaboration
2. Why do people want open knowledge?People want open knowledge because it makes learning fair for everyone, helps scientists find new discoveries faster, and lets artists remix and create new art. It also helps communities solve problems together.
3. How can I share my ideas with open knowledge?You can share your ideas by putting them online under an open license, like Creative Commons, which tells others they can use and change your work. This way, your ideas can help others and grow into new projects.

Open Definition: A set of criteria defining what constitutes open content, data, and knowledge.
Creative Commons: A non-profit organization providing free licenses for creators to share their work under specific conditions.
Commons-Based Peer Production: A model of production where individuals collaborate to create shared resources without traditional hierarchical management.