Dear Wikimedians,
We are thrilled to announce a specially curated Wikipedia training series https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwoOaFg4NKHtjTOvOmuzUKEU9cY4StBFAXqOY5qdX14LFa6Q/viewform for all, with a warm shoutout to our budding Wikimedians. πGet ready to boost your Wikipedia skills in our upcoming sessions:
π *Session 1: Introduction to Wikipedia and its Misconceptions*
- Date: Wednesday, 22nd November 2023 - Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WAT - Objectives: Understand Wikipedia's history, basics, principles, facts, misconceptions, and its structure.
*Trainer: Barakat Adegboye, (Volunteer, Wikimedia Nigeria)*
π * Session 2: Getting Started on Wikipedia*
- Date: Friday, 8th December 2023 - Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WAT - Objectives: Learn how to join Wikipedia, create an account, use an outreach dashboard, search for articles, and configure editing tools.
*Trainer: Miracle James (Media & Publicity, Wikimedia Fan Club Unilorin)*
*π Session 3: Performing Edits on Wikipedia I*
- Date: Wednesday, 17th January 2024 - Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WAT - Objectives: Build a Wikipedia page, create a lead section, and add new section headings effectively.
*Trainer: Muib Shefiu (Founder Afromedics)*
π *Session 4: Performing Edits on Wikipedia II*
- Date: Wednesday, 7th February 2024 - Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WAT - Objectives: Create Wikilinks, cite sources, and master creating categories on Wikipedia.
*Trainer: Yusuf Adamu (Volunteer, Gombe Wikimedia Network)* π* Session 5: Performing Edits on Wikipedia III*
- Date: Wednesday, 21st February 2024 - Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WAT - Objectives: Create Info-boxes, add images, and incorporate WikiLinks into Wikipedia articles.
*Trainer: Bukola James (Community Coordinator, CfA WiR)*
*π Session 6: Performing Edits on Wikipedia IV*
- Date: Wednesday, 13th March 2024 - Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WAT - Objectives: Add citations, create and expand articles and access resources supporting your learning journey.
*Trainer: Rhoda James (Creative Director, Wikimedia Nigeria)* π Registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwoOaFg4NKHtjTOvOmuzUKEU9cY4StBFAXqOY5qdX14LFa6Q/viewform is Just a Click Away! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwoOaFg4NKHtjTOvOmuzUKEU9cY4StBFAXqOY5qdX14LFa6Q/viewform Letβs make Wikipedia more vibrant, one edit at a time. We canβt wait to see you there! #WikiTraining #CfAWiR #LearnWithUs ππ --- *P.S. Share with friends and colleagues who might benefit. Letβs grow our African Wiki community together!* Bukola James https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658 Community Coordinator, Code for Africa http://codeforafrica.org/ (Knowledge Team/ WiRs Initiatives)
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