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
Dear EduWikimedians,
Dive into the latest insights and developments in Wikieducational
initiatives with our February 2024 issue of "This Month in Education."
1.
New Courses Alert: Discover two innovative courses
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/February_2024/2_new_courses_…>
under the Students Write Wikipedia Programme at Charles University Prague
and a vocational high school in Luhačovice, spearheaded by Pavel Bednařík.
2.
Open Education Week 2024: Join Wikimedia Mexico's continued
collaboration with UANL, celebrating Open Education Week
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/February_2024/Open_Education…>
and enhancing educational accessibility (#OEWeek24).
3.
Empowering OERs in the Philippines: Learn about the revitalized focus on
Open Educational Resources by Wiki Education Philippines
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/February_2024/Wiki_Education…>,
aiming to integrate OERs into academic settings effectively.
4.
Wiki Workshop 2024 - Call for Papers: Contribute your insights and
research to the 11th Wiki Workshop, an excellent platform for scholarly
discourse on Wiki-education.
5.
Innovative Partnerships in Brazil: Explore the wiki-education
partnerships in Brazil
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/February_2024/More_two_wiki-…>,
marking a significant milestone in using Wikimedia platforms for
educational enhancement.
6.
Bolivia's Growing Wiki Community: Celebrate the expansion of Bolivia's
Wiki teachers
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/February_2024/Reading_Wikipe…>community
and their strides in educational resource development.
7.
Wiki Loves Librarians in Kaduna: Discover how Kaduna's librarians
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/February_2024/Wiki_Loves_Lib…>
are leveraging Wikimedia projects to foster 21st-century digital literacy
skills.
Engage with these inspiring stories
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News> and be a part of our
thriving EduWiki community. Together, we're shaping the future of education!
Warm regards, The EduWiki Connectors
Dear Wikimedians,
We hope this message finds you well and that you are in good spirits. We
are the Let’s Connect working group
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect/Team>- a
team of movement contributors/organizers who are liaison representatives of 7/8
regions <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_regions>. We are
connecting with you to see if you are interested in and/or know about the
peer-to-peer program, Let’s Connect
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect>!
The program creates an open and safe learning space for any Wikimedian who is
part of an organized group to share and learn different skills
(organizational/interpersonal / grant related / learning & evaluation ...)
with other peers to add value and contribute collectively to the community.
The purpose is to further develop skills, share knowledge and promote human
connections and mutual support between different groups and communities, in
alignment with the Movement Strategy
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Strategy>.
Every month, we host 2-3 live 2-hour learning clinics
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect#Live_learn…>
with
interesting topics selected by our team and our interested sharers. Our
live learning sessions have up to 4 interpreters translating the clinic for
our participants. Our main languages are Spanish | Arabic | French |
Portuguese. If there is a specific language you would like to see in the
calls, we are happy to see how we can accommodate it.
Let’s Connect is directed at Wikimedians in all regions that are part of
organized groups (this can range from a group of individuals that are not
formally organized user groups, chapters and mission-aligned
organizations). Please see our Meta page for more criteria
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect#Who_is_Let…>.
To participate as a sharer, you can register in this initial registration
form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiea87tSYmB2-1XHn_u8RLe7efMJifJBz…>
where
you can register your learning and sharing interests and state if you want
to share your knowledge through Learning Clinics.
Below, you will find our team of 8 who are excited to meet with you if you
are interested. Please email our team at letsconnect(a)wikimedia.org if you
have any questions :)
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
The Let’s Connect Working Group
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'' *
Dear EduWikimedians,
This is our call to action!
Join us to share and celebrate the valuable knowledge and insights you've
contributed to the field of open education with Wikimedia projects. Whether
you’ve been involved in programs, research, or educational activities, this
is the platform to highlight your work.
*Want to be a speaker?* There’s still time! Register your interest on our
Meta page [https://w.wiki/9Nz4].
*To join the event, make sure to register for the Zoom meeting here: *[
https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrf-uhrTwpGtI9r7Som51-93u2olxR…
].
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow educators and
enthusiasts during #OpenEducationWeek.
See you there!
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
EduWiki User Group
Dear EduWikiMedians,
We are thrilled to invite you to be a part of a special showcase to
celebrate Open Education Week. Our EduWiki community has always been a
beacon of innovation and collaboration, and it's time to shine a spotlight
on the remarkable contributions made by our members.
- *Event Details: EduWiki Knowledge Showcase*
- *Date: 16th March*
- *Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC*
- *Location: Virtual (Link to be shared before the day of the event)*
This event is a unique opportunity for you to showcase and celebrate the
impactful Wikimedia and education programs, research, activities, and
projects you've been a part of. It's a chance to share your pedagogical
experiences, insights, and the valuable knowledge you've contributed to the
field of open education using Wikimedia projects.
*Whether you have been involved in creating a poem, composing a song,
cracking a joke, creating training resources, conducting research, or
leading projects that leverage Wikimedia for educational purposes, we want
to hear from you! The showcase will be an inspiring gathering of minds,
ideas, and innovations that have propelled our mission forward.Interested
in Speaking or Showcasing Your Work?*
If you would like to share your achievements and insights as a speaker or
presenter during the event, please express your interest by filling out the
blank table on our EduWiki Knowledge Showcase Metapage <https://w.wiki/9Nz4>.
We are eager to learn about your contributions and will follow up with you
on the next steps.
Let's come together to celebrate our collective efforts in advancing open
education. Your experiences and achievements are what make our EduWiki
community vibrant and impactful. We look forward to your participation and
to celebrating the incredible work of our community members.
Together, we can make this showcase a memorable and enriching experience
for all!
Best regards,
Bukola James
EduWiki User Group