Reminder - please consider taking our survey and share with others!
Call for Survey Participants - Wikimedia-Engaged Academic Researchers and Scientists
Survey Link: https://iup.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wfRHBdZmtbEuW2
Despite the growing interest in open educational resources in higher education, relatively few academics and scientists have significantly committed to sharing their research expertise in open knowledge projects. In fact, they often face opportunity costs when engaging with platforms like Wikipedia, as the time spent contributing can detract from more traditional scholarly outputs, such as peer-reviewed publications, conferences, and pursuing grants. This research project invites Wikimedia-engaged academics, scientists, and researchers to help us better understand how to make Wikimedia contributions “count” for academic researchers.
To that end, we'll be surveying and interviewing academic researchers and scientists who have previously engaged Wikimedia projects in an effort to discover the most suitable metrics and models for our project, as well as to develop a broad network of like-minded individuals interested in discovering how Wikimedia provides a platform for a broad open science infrastructure.
Taking the survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. If you agree to participate in an interview as part of the survey, this will be conducted via Zoom and take approximately 30-45 minutes of your time.
Brett Buttliere
University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
b.buttliere(a)uw.edu.pl
Matthew Vetter
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA, U.S.
mvetter(a)iup.edu
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS (PHONE 724.357.7730).
Survey Link: https://iup.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wfRHBdZmtbEuW2
Matt Vetter, PhD (he/him)
Professor of English
Dept. of Language, Literature, and Writing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
http://mattvetter.net<http://mattvetter.net/>
Connect with me on Zoom,
https://iupvideo.zoom.us/my/dr.vetterzooms
Managing co-editor, Writing Spaces<http://www.writingspaces.org/>
Co-chair, CCCC Wikipedia Initiative<https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/wikipedia-initiative/>
Available as open access ebook, Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality<https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/10.4324/9781003094081/wikipedia…..>
Fellow Wikimedians,
Wiki Education (the organization that runs the education program in the US
and Canada) has been working on a campaign to improve Wikipedia's coverage
of climate finance topics. As part of this campaign, we want to create
articles on climate finance around the world. Climate finance encompasses
investments to address climate change mitigation and adaptation. These
investments are desperately needed globally, but financial flows to the
developing world, and African countries in particular, have fallen short of
what is needed. But documentation is difficult to find for the average
reader, and difficult to interpret.
That's where you come in! If you're already convinced to help us, sign up
here:
https://wikiedu.org/courses/global-approaches-to-climate-finance-for-wikipe…
Please join us for a free virtual four-week Wiki Scholars course focused on
improving the article on climate finance in your home country. Our goal is
to fill gaps in Wikipedia's coverage by creating "Climate finance by
[country]" to document financial flows related to climate change mitigation
and adaptation for as many countries as possible, especially in the
developing world. Led by longtime English Wikipedian Ian Ramjohn, the
course will focus on:
- Just what is climate finance, and why it is an important piece in the
climate crisis puzzle
- Where to find sources on climate finance in your country
- How to create an article on English Wikipedia, including tips and
tricks on English Wikipedia policies
- Using the content translation tool to create it in another language
Wikipedia that you speak
The course will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 14:00 UTC, from
June 24 to July 19, 2024.
If you join us, you'll receive:
- Guidance from an English Wikipedia expert (Ian's an admin who's been
editing for 20 years!)
- Getting to know a cohort of other Wikimedians around the world who
care about how the climate crisis affects their country
- A certificate of completion that can be added to your LinkedIn profile
Sign up here:
https://wikiedu.org/courses/global-approaches-to-climate-finance-for-wikipe…
Want to see what an article might look like? Ian's started drafting the
article on climate finance in his home country of Trinidad and Tobago here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Guettarda/Sandbox_55
We hope you can join us!
-The Wiki Education team
Dear all,
This is my first letter to the list as a new subscriber, so I hope it is
within the scope of the conversations here.
We are organising a webinar for educators in Ukraine, and we were thinking
of sharing examples we are aware of, when the photo contests we organise
(Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore etc) were used
by educators in their education initiatives or Wikimedia education
programme efforts.
For Wiki Loves Monuments in 2017 we had a special award for pupils of the
Kyiv schools to take and upload pictures of the monuments -- there was a
special page for pre-registration for them, so we would know to also
evaluate their pictures separately. We organised 4 workshops for the
interested pupils, explaining how to upload pictures, criteria etc. We had
a separate awards ceremony for them, giving out souvenirs. As far as we
know there were no great results coming out of this effort (some of the
kids did try editing Wikipedia that same year, but if they have continued
editing or participating, they did it under some new accounts), but it was
certainly a very interesting experience for us as a team, trying to figure
out how to explain rules of the contest to kids :)
We also have educators who know about our contests, and they build them
into their curriculum as a separate activity, urging them to take and
upload pictures. After the contest they usually request certificates of
participation for their pupils, to keep their pupils motivated.
I found this story from Brazil when searching in the newsletter archive,
and though it is not directly related to the WLX contests, it seems within
the examples we are looking for:
https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/September_2018/Education…
There might be quite a lot of other potential activities around the
contests we can think of (especially for Wiki Loves Folklore), but at this
stage we were interested if anybody in the wider Movement has experience of
doing or trying to do any of such activities, so we can collect information
about the known international experience, and share it with our community.
Thus, we would be grateful if you can share with us any examples of using
our photo contest for Wikimedia education programmes / initiatives you are
aware of (or tried to organise), especially for school education (as this
is the focus for us at the moment).
Just in case, as this is the most recent thread here in the list, and we
are talking about educational activities aimed at kids -- we are aware of
the EduWiki Knowledge Showcase: Children and Wikimedia Projects
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKceDmIxIh8>, thank you for having that
material available!
Thank you all, and please take care!
P.S. I have also asked about such examples at Wiki Loves Monuments mailing
list, so if you are subscribed to both lists, you might find yourself
reading it twice -- sorry about that!
З повагою / Best regards,
antanana
Wiki Loves Monuments Ukraine
Disclaimer: This letter is sent in my Wikimedia volunteer capacity, not as
a Board member of Wikimedia Foundation
Call for Survey Participants - Wikimedia-Engaged Academic Researchers and Scientists
Survey Link: https://iup.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wfRHBdZmtbEuW2
Despite the growing interest in open educational resources in higher education, relatively few academics and scientists have significantly committed to sharing their research expertise in open knowledge projects. In fact, they often face opportunity costs when engaging with platforms like Wikipedia, as the time spent contributing can detract from more traditional scholarly outputs, such as peer-reviewed publications, conferences, and pursuing grants. This research project invites Wikimedia-engaged academics, scientists, and researchers to help us better understand how to make Wikimedia contributions “count” for academic researchers.
To that end, we'll be surveying and interviewing academic researchers and scientists who have previously engaged Wikimedia projects in an effort to discover the most suitable metrics and models for our project, as well as to develop a broad network of like-minded individuals interested in discovering how Wikimedia provides a platform for a broad open science infrastructure.
Taking the survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. If you agree to participate in an interview as part of the survey, this will be conducted via Zoom and take approximately 30-45 minutes of your time.
Brett Buttliere
University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
b.buttliere(a)uw.edu.pl
Matthew Vetter
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA, U.S.
mvetter(a)iup.edu
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS (PHONE 724.357.7730).
Survey Link: https://iup.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wfRHBdZmtbEuW2
Matt Vetter, PhD (he/him)
Professor of English
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
http://mattvetter.net<http://mattvetter.net/>
Connect with me on Zoom,
https://iupvideo.zoom.us/my/dr.vetterzooms
Managing co-editor, Writing Spaces<http://www.writingspaces.org/>
Co-chair, CCCC Wikipedia Initiative<https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/wikipedia-initiative/>
Available as open access ebook, Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality<https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/10.4324/9781003094081/wikipedia…..>
Just a reminder, this starts in one hour! Hope you can join us.
On Wed, Jun 12, 2024, 7:29 AM Bukola James <bukolajames2017(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> *Important Update: Date Change for Wikimedia Discussion on Children's
> Engagement*
>
> Dear EduWikimedians,
>
>
> *Please note that this event has been rescheduled to 12th July*
> Apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
> Join us on this new date for insightful discussions led by Ricky Gaines
> from the Wikimedia Foundation and Ziko van Dijk from the Wikipedia +
> Education User Group.
>
> *Event Details:*
>
> *Topic: Children, Wikimedia, and Education*Date:12th July
> Time:16:00 UTC
> Venue: Zoom link
> <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89477856359?pwd=Z8QB9SZwIDZFJ7wR3ugv9zLIVb43rV.1>
>
>
> Thank you for your continued support.
>
> Warm regards,
>
> Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
>
> Special Adviser,
>
> Wikipedia + Education User Group
>
> On Wed, 12 Jun 2024 at 10:11, Bukola James <bukolajames2017(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Should children be involved in Wikipedia? Can they safely navigate its
>> vast sea of knowledge? Join us for an insightful discussion as we explore
>> the complexities surrounding children's engagement with Wikimedia projects
>> and education.
>>
>> Led by esteemed speakers Ricky Gaines from the Wikimedia Foundation and
>> Ziko van Dijk from the Wikipedia + Education User Group, we will also
>> explore the findings of the recent Wikimedia Foundation Child Rights
>> Impact Assessment
>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Child_Rights_Impact_As….>
>> and reflect on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
>>
>> Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the dialogue shaping the
>> future of children's access to knowledge in the digital age through
>> Wikimedia projects.
>>
>> Date: Today!
>>
>> Time: 16:00 UTC [Use your local time converter.]
>>
>> Venue: Zoom link
>> <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89477856359?pwd=Z8QB9SZwIDZFJ7wR3ugv9zLIVb43rV.1>
>>
>> We look forward to your participation!
>>
>> Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
>>
>> Special Adviser,
>>
>> Wikipedia + Education User Group
>>
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> To unsubscribe send an email to eduwiki-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org
>
Hi education friends!
Wiki Education, the organization that runs the education program in the US
and Canada, has been running a regular Speaker Series. This Zoom-based
webinar offers the opportunity for a series of panelists to share their
insights on a topic related to Wikimedia projects.
I'm particularly excited as the forthcoming edition features four of our
wonderful EduWiki-medians!
-Bukola James, EduWiki Nigeria
-Luisina Ferrante, Wikimedia Argentina
-Alexander Hilsenbeck Filho, Wiki Movimento Brasil
-Nebojša Ratković, Wikimedia Serbia
The session will be on Tuesday, May 14, at 17:00 UTC (see in your time zone
here: https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1715706000)
To attend, you must pre-register: https://wikiedu.org/speaker-series/
You may also access recordings of past sessions at that link.
Hope to see you there!
LiAnna
--
LiAnna Davis (she/her)
Chief Programs Officer; Deputy Director
Wiki Education
www.wikiedu.org
Dear all,
At the recent EduWiki conference in Serbia I presented a research piece on
the power of information literacy (and how our wiki programmes support it)
from the perspective of Wikimedia UK. I thought to share the resource here,
perhaps it will be a useful tool in your advocacy for the impact of our
education work, as a narrative to present the value of wiki workshop, or
serve as inspiration to do a similar project.
I'm also hosting a webinar next week if you'd like to hear me talk through
the report on *Wednesday 14th June 12pm UTC *
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengthening-civil-society-wikimedia-and-de…
Booklet:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikimedia_and_Democracy_-_Wikimedia…
(short version
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikimedia_and_Democracy_-_Wikimedia…
)
As a summary of the work, *Our main inquiry was to understand how improving
information literacy skills contributes to Wikimedia UK’s vision of a more
tolerant, informed and democratic society. Does our work increase
participants’ information literacy, and does this in turn lead to a more
engaged civil society? We reviewed the current understanding and frameworks
in the intersection of literacies, civic engagement and democratic
participation, to see how information literacy has been found to support
civic engagement. We then explored how Wikimedia UK’s work contributes to
civic disposition skills.*
Hope this sounds interesting to you all!
Daria
--
Daria Cybulska
Director of Programmes and Evaluation
+447803505170
*I work part time and my usual days are Mon, Thurs and Fri. *
<https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/>
*Wikimedia UK* <https://wikimedia.org.uk/> is the national chapter for the
global Wikimedia open knowledge movement.
Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/wikimediauk>, Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaUK>, LinkedIn
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/496119>, and Instagram
<https://www.instagram.com/wikimediauk/>.
Wikimedia UK is a registered charity in England and Wales No.1144513.
and Scotland
No. SC048644. Company Limited by Guarantee, Registration No. 6741827.
Hi Bukola,
maybe there is an error on the submitting date, April 1st has already
passed.
Warmly,
Camelia
--
*Camelia Boban (she/her)*
*| Java EE Developer |*
camelia.boban(a)gmail.com
WikiDonne Chair & Founder | WMF Gender & Climate Change Certified Organizer
*Wikipedia <https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utente:Camelia.boban> **| **WikiDonne
Project <https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progetto:WikiDonne> *| *WikiDonne UG
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiDonne>* | *WikiDonne APS
<https://wikidonne.org/>*
WMIT - WMSE - WMCH - WMDC - WMBE - WCS-UG - WGR-UG Member
On Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 8:38 AM Bukola James <bukolajames2017(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
>
> Calling all Wikimedia & Education enthusiasts!
>
> The EduWiki Conference needs a new host, and it could be YOU! Due to
> recent changes, we're postponing until early 2025, but let's get planning
> NOW!
>
> *Interested in hosting this exciting event? Submit your bid by April 1st
> here:* [link <https://forms.gle/yXCKkMfwBgd1UKxK6>]
>
> *Ensuring visa accessibility for our diverse community is a priority.
> Check your country's visa situation, especially for those from Sub-Saharan
> Africa, South & Southeast Asia, and South & Latin America. Can your group
> host 100-125 attendees in Feb/Mar/Apr 2025? Let's make it happen!*
>
> Preference will be given to bids outside Europe, so let's spread the love!
>
> Don't miss out - submit your bid by April 1st, 2024: [link]
> <https://forms.gle/yXCKkMfwBgd1UKxK6>
>
> Let's make the next EduWiki Conference unforgettable!
>
> Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
> Wikipedia & Education User Group
> _______________________________________________
> Eduwiki mailing list -- eduwiki(a)lists.wikimedia.org
> To unsubscribe send an email to eduwiki-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org
>
Wikimedia & Education enthusiasts,
The Wikipedia & Education User Group is seeking a new host for the EduWiki
Conference in light of the recent withdrawal of Wikimedia Rwanda as host
(see below). Given the timing considerations, we've decided we will push
off the conference until early 2025. But we'd like to start planning now!
If your affiliate is interested in serving as host for the conference, we
are currently accepting bids for the conference location. To express your
interest, please fill out this form by April 1:
https://forms.gle/yXCKkMfwBgd1UKxK6
Ensuring we can secure visas for our diverse community is of top priority
for us as conference organizers. So please make sure you've investigated
the visa situation in your country, especially for those coming from
Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and South and Latin America.
Please also ensure your group has the capacity to host an international
conference of 100-125 people in (ideally) February/March/April 2025. Since
the last two conferences have been hosted by our wonderful friends at the
Basque Wikimedians and Wikimedia Serbia, we'll give preference to bids
coming from outside of Europe, so we can move the location around.
Again, to express your interest in hosting, please fill out this form by
end of day on April 1, 2024:
https://forms.gle/yXCKkMfwBgd1UKxK6
LiAnna
Chair, Wikipedia & Education User Group
On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 9:04 AM LiAnna Davis <lianna(a)wikiedu.org> wrote:
> On behalf of the Wikipedia & Education User Group, I'd like to thank you
> and the rest of the team at Wikimedia Rwanda for your partnership in
> starting to plan the EduWiki Conference. We're sorry to not be able to host
> in in Kigali, but we very much understand your group's reasoning, and wish
> you all the best in your projects! We hope to host the conference in Kigali
> at some point in the future.
>
> We'll be opening up a bidding process for a new host for EduWiki
> Conference, which we now plan to hold in early 2025. I'll send a separate
> email about that shortly!
> LiAnna
> Chair, Wikipedia & Education User Group
>
> On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 2:37 AM Ndahiro Derrick Alter <
> ndahiroderric(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Education User Group and WMF Grants Team,
>>
>>
>> Wikimedia Rwanda wants to inform you about our decision to step down as
>> the main host of the EduWiki Conference 2024.
>>
>> This decision aligns with our current strategic priorities, which heavily
>> focus on two cross-border projects and eLearning Africa Side Event
>> involvement. These initiatives require significant attention and resources
>> to ensure our organisational growth.
>>
>> While acknowledging the vital role the EduWiki Conference plays in
>> fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the education
>> community, it's best for all parties involved if we dedicate ourselves
>> fully to our existing commitments.
>>
>> We understand this decision may cause inconvenience and sincerely
>> apologize for any disruption. We appreciate your understanding and hope to
>> host the EduWiki Conference again in the future, once our current projects
>> reach completion.
>> In the meantime, we remain dedicated to actively participating in and
>> supporting the conference's success in any way possible
>>
>>
>> Ndahiro Derrick Alter
>> Founder & Executive Director
>> *Wikimedia Rwanda* <https://wikimedia.rw/>
>> +250789162892
>> * ''RESHAPING RWANDA'S NARRATIVE'' *
>>
>>
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