Dear fellow Wikipedians:
This is to let you know about my most recent article, co-authored with former student Kate Rattray. We’re especially proud of this piece, in which we make a pedagogical and public-service case for writing and editing Wikipedia articles for law school credit. The article has just been published in the Journal of Legal Education, which, appropriately, is an open-access journal. The current volume can be found here: http://jle.aals.org/home/. You can also read an abstract and download the article from my SSRN (Social Sciences Research Network) website, here: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2729241.
Yours truly,
John Kleefeld
Associate Professor, College of Law
University of Saskatchewan
15 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5A6
tel: (+1) 306.966.1039
email: john.kleefeld(a)usask.ca
skype: johnkleefeld
twitter: @johnkleefeld
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Good evening, Professor Christie. My name is Lixxx235, and I'm a Wikipedia
editor and an Online Ambassador with the Wikipedia Education Program. (
userpage <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Lixxx235>)
It's come to my attention (through a student's request for help via
Wikipedia's live chat) that you have given your students assignments
relating to editing Wikipedia. While the Wikipedia Education Program fully
supports such assignments, and endorses a number of courses at various
universities around the world, according to one of your students, an
assignment you've given seems to have students confused and is causing
submissions in violation of some Wikipedia policies and wasting volunteer
and student time. For example, this
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Fuel_controlled_fires_…>
is an entry one of your students tried to get help on from our live help
chat. This submission does not meet Wikipedia guidelines such as notability
policies, policies requiring verifiability of material, and policies
requiring a neutral point of view (NPOV) to be kept. In addition, it was
not in Wikipedia's standard format.
We'd love to get in touch with you. Please reply back to
lixxx235wikipedia(a)gmail.com and education(a)lists.wikimedia.org to see how we
can help you develop good assignments for editing Wikipedia and how we can
resolve some issues with your current assignment.
All the best,
Lixxx235
English Wikipedia
Wikipedia & Education enthusiasts,
The Wikipedia & Education User Group and our hosts Wikimedia Colombia are
thrilled to announce applications are open to attend EduWiki Conference
2025 (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/EduWiki_Conference_2025), the
conference for those working in the Education space of Wikimedia.
Applications will be accepted until *November 17, 2024*. The conference
will be held in Bogotá, Colombia, on May 31-June 1, 2025.
This conference is a platform for shared experience from working in the
Education space of Wikimedia. The conference welcomes education leaders in
Wikimedia and mission aligned organizations. The program will be built
collaboratively under the coordination of the Program Committee.
Before you rush off to apply, please carefully read these important
details!
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In order to facilitate meaningful participation from a diverse set of
Wikimedia and education leaders worldwide, all interested prospective
attendees will be required to apply for a spot for attendance. There is
no later opportunity to register; if you want to attend EduWiki 2025,
you must apply by November 17.
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We are offering a limited number of full and partial scholarships,
thanks to funding from the Wikimedia Foundation. Scholarships are available
to ensure participant diversity and enable us to have those most connected
to Wikipedia and education work attend. Applications for attendance will
also be assessed by the Scholarship Committee.
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We expect significant interest in this conference. This means we
encourage you to spend time carefully reviewing your answers to the
application questions before submitting.
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This is a large application form and to avoid losing your answers we
recommend that you write down the responses in a word editor and copy them
to the application form once you’re ready to submit. For your
convenience you can find all the questions here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/EduWiki_Conference_2025/Application_text
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/EduWiki_Conference_2025Application_text>
(but
remember, put your answers into the form, not on Meta).
To apply, fill out this form (https://forms.gle/pffiQzrRg1bQmmL97) prior to
end of day on *Sunday, November 17*, AoE (see in your time zone:
https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1731942000). As noted, we expect
significant interest, so we do not expect to extend this deadline. Late
applications will not be accepted.
Dear all,
Apologies for cross posting and writing in English!
This is a final reminder that today is the last day to apply to become a
team member for Wiki Loves Ramadan, a global campaign celebrating Ramadan
across Wikimedia projects. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to
join us in key roles that will be essential to the event's success.
If you’re interested, please complete your application by the end of today,
October 31, 2024. There are various positions available in project
coordination, outreach, design, and technical support—something for
everyone passionate about making an impact.
*Apply Here:* Application Link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiox_eEDH4yJ0gxVBgtL7jPe41TINAWY…>
For details about the roles and requirements, please see the Position
Descriptions
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy0_tilC6kow5GGf6cEuFvdFpekcubCqJlaxkxh…>
.
Thank you for your interest and support. We’re excited to work together to
make Wiki Loves Ramadan a truly meaningful campaign!
Regards,
The Wiki Loves Ramadan Team
Hi everyone,
The Wikipedia & Education User Group is pleased to announce the third
round of our Education Program Mentorship Program, renamed to EduWiki
Connect. If you're an experienced or aspiring program leader, we
encourage you to sign up to be a mentor or a mentee, by November 22:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nS-nfNye5a6JAk_wryuryBJsGGxcrorWCLGI-PZlI_…
A bit more details: Three years ago, we launched the first edition of
the program as a pilot, and then another one in 2022. We evaluated both
programs with surveys and the results showed that people were very
enthusiastic about the project, so here's another instance. We plan on
doing the matching of mentors and mentees in late November, and then to
kick off the mentorships in early December. The program should run for
six months, which should give ample time for each mentor and mentee pair
to establish connection and create a regular meeting schedule.
Benefits of becoming a mentor:
* *Personal Growth:* Mentoring provides an opportunity for mentors to
reflect on their own experiences, improve communication skills, and
enhance leadership abilities.
* *Networking:* Mentors can expand their professional network by
connecting with other experienced mentors and mentees. Also, find an
opportunity to learn new skills and experiences during the mentoring
process.
* *Giving Back:* Mentoring allows experienced individuals to contribute
to the growth and success of the Wikipedia and Education User Group
community.
* *Recognition:* Mentors receive recognition within the community for
their valuable contributions.
* *You are not alone:* Throughout the mentoring process, you will
receive support from both the Wikipedia and Education User Group and the
Education Team at the Wikimedia Foundation.
Benefits of being a mentee:
* *Skill Enhancement:* Mentees have the opportunity to learn from
experienced mentors, improving their knowledge and skills in program
management.
* *Guidance:* Mentees receive personalized guidance and support in
addressing program challenges and achieving program objectives.
* *Networking:* Mentees can connect with mentors and fellow mentees,
expanding their professional network.
* *Confidence Building:* Mentoring boosts mentees' confidence and
decision-making abilities.
One mentorship pair from 2021, Nebojša Ratković from Wikimedia Serbia
and Anthony B. Diaz from Wiki Advocates Philippines, shared their
experiences at one of our Open Meetings. You can watch the recording on
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT76_cj-SGY
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT76_cj-SGY>
So, come join us in this endeavor and apply to become a mentor or a mentee!
Cheers,
Filip
Dear all,
We are excited to invite you to join *Wiki Loves Ramadan*, a global
campaign that celebrates Ramadan through Wikimedia projects. We are seeking
passionate and dedicated volunteers to fill key team roles that will be
essential to the success of this initiative.
*Open Positions: *We have a variety of roles available, each with specific
responsibilities and application requirements. Whether you have experience
in project coordination, outreach, design, or technical support, there is a
role for everyone!
*Before Applying: *If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take part in
the *Wiki Loves Ramadan Community Engagement Survey*. Your feedback will
help guide the project and ensure we meet the needs of our community.
Participate
in the survey here <https://forms.gle/f66MuzjcPpwzVymu5>.
*How to Apply: *Please submit your application
<https://forms.gle/pmGhZawyFDdNszri6> by *October 31, 2024* using the link
below. We are looking forward to having you on board and working together
to make Wiki Loves Ramadan a truly impactful campaign! *Apply Here*
<https://forms.gle/pmGhZawyFDdNszri6>
*View Full Role Descriptions and Requirements*: For a detailed list of all
available positions, including roles, responsibilities, and requirements,
please visit: Position Descriptions
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy0_tilC6kow5GGf6cEuFvdFpekcubCqJlaxkxh…>
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to your participation!
Best regards,
The Wiki Loves Ramadan Team