Dear EduWikimedians,
We are thrilled to share the latest updates and inspiring stories from the
EduWiki community in the April 2024 edition of the EduWiki Newsletter!
Here’s a sneak peek at our highlights!:
🇺🇬 EduWiki Updates From Uganda : The EduWiki Uganda project initiated
initial contact with several organizations, and brief of all activities
carried out by EduWiki Uganda in April 2024. These efforts mark substantial
progress in promoting educational resources and collaboration.
🇧🇴 Good News from Bolivia : The Reading Wikipedia Program continues to
thrive in 2024 with the launch of new sessions in partnership with Fundación
Internet Bolivia. <https://internetbolivia.org/>This initiative, known
as "Programa
Leamos Wikipedia en el Aula", aims to enhance digital literacy and provide
greater access to knowledge in Bolivian classrooms.
🇧🇷 Hearing Health Project and other Impactful Partnership with Wiki
Movement Brazil
One of the highlights this month is the unveiling of outcomes from the
Hearing Health Project, supported by Wiki Movement Brazil and Research –
Regular/FAPESP. Since its inception in 2022, this project has facilitated
24 educational programs and extension activities on hearing health.
Additionally, Wiki Movement Brazil is celebrating a new partnership with a
Brazilian university to promote Wiki-education and conduct research to
better support Scientific Research Groups on Wikiversity.
🇪🇸Wikimedia Spain, Amical Wikimedia, and the University of Valencia
Develop Wikipedia Educational Project : Thanks to a collaboration between
Wikimedia Spain, Amical Wikimedia, and the University of Valencia, a new
project titled “Analysis and Interpretation of Images" is being carried
out. This initiative focuses on creating, improving, and translating
articles on works from the Fine Arts Museum of Valencia. This marks the
second collaboration with the University of Valencia, following a
successful partnership in November 2023.
See full stories and more in the April 2024 edition of the EduWiki
Newsletter!
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/Newsletter/April_2024>
Contribute your story!
Don't miss out on our MAY EDITION!! Share your experiences
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Publication_Guidelines> and
insights! Let us celebrate your work and inspire others within the EduWiki
community.
How do I submit?
Submit your article here: (
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Newsroom) and add a unique
perspective to our collective understanding and growth.
Best regards,
Bukola James
EduWiki Connectors
Dear EDUWiki community,
I'm reaching out requesting your help in participating in a survey on GenAI
and its impact on education, research and the cultural heritage sectors.
Please see below all the details.
Thanks in advance for all your help,
Shani.
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Dear Colleagues and friends,
We are Jane Winters, Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of
London, and Shani Evenstein Sigalov, Visiting Fellow at the Digital
Humanities Research Hub (DHRH) at the University of London. We are
interested in better understanding the implications of Generative AI on
knowledge consumption and knowledge production processes and we are
reaching out to* invite you to participate in a survey on ‘Attitudes
towards Generative AI in Research, Cultural Heritage, and Education’.*
The aim of this research is to gain insight into understandings and uses of
AI in professional practice, and specifically in research, higher education
and the cultural heritage sector, and to explore attitudes to these
developing technologies. This will inform further research into issues of
trust and the value of structured data and human expertise when designing
and implementing Generative AI tools.
As a researcher / practitioner in one or more of these fields, your
insights will be invaluable in understanding the current landscape and
future potential of generative AI applications. The survey should take
between 10-15 minutes (depending on how much you would like to share), and
your responses will remain confidential.
Here is a shareable link to the survey:
https://forms.office.com/e/MjvHAUBTAG.
We would also be grateful if you could also share the link to the survey
with relevant colleagues, fellow educators, and professionals in the
cultural heritage sector. By participating and spreading the word, you are
directly contributing to the growth of knowledge in this rapidly evolving
field. The results of this survey will be shared openly in order to
contribute to an evidence base for the development of future policy and
practice.
The survey will be open until the end of May 2024, and we very much
appreciate your time and collaboration. If you have any questions about the
research, please feel free to email us.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this survey.
Best wishes,
Prof. Jane Winters,
Professor of Digital Humanities & Director of the Digital Humanities
Research Hub,
School of Advanced Study, University of London
Dr. Shani Evenstein Sigalov,
Visiting Fellow, Digital Humanities Research Hub
School of Advanced Study, University of London.
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
Hello EduWikimedians!
We're excited to invite you to contribute to the March edition of "*This
Month in Education" (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News>)*.
It's the perfect opportunity to share your recent achievements, innovative
projects, and insightful reflections related to Wikimedia and education in
your community with everyone.
*Contribute your story! *
Don't miss out on the chance to share your experiences
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Publication_Guidelines> and
insights! Let us celebrate your work and inspire others within the EduWiki
community.
*How do I submit? *
Submit your article here: (
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Newsroom) and add a unique
perspective to our collective understanding and growth.
*Can I see examples to inspire me?*
Sure, we have loads of articles in our archives
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Archive> for you!
We look forward to reading your contributions and celebrating the impact
you've made on the community.
*Every EduWiki voice matters, and your stories are proof of our growth and
expansion!*
Warm regards,
Bukola James
EduWiki Connectors
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
I will be in Berkeley, California from April 4th to the 8th. I will be
meeting up with friends I grew up with.
One friend I will be introducing her to Wikipedia, and the work I have
been doing.
I am wondering if there are any Wikipedia user groups in Berkeley.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Linda Fletcher Dabo
On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 2:22 PM Will Kent <will(a)wikiedu.org> wrote:
> Hi Linda,
>
> Thanks so much for sharing this with me!
>
> Sorry those courses filled up so quickly! I hope we can offer more soon.
>
> Thanks again,
> Will
>
> On Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 10:27 PM Adjoa Linda Fletcher <belrivers(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message
>> Date: Sat, Feb 10, 2024, 9:48 PM
>> Subject: Wikipedia book creator.
>>
>>
>> https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0tQrDs5YwmCNyCofQtkeabaTAc…
>>
>> We did this Wikipedia book two years ago during our Alkebulan Wiki
>> Edit and Study zoom session. We plan resuming our zoom group. We initially
>> used Wikipedia Book creator.
>>
>> Take care.
>>
>> Linda Fletcher-Dabo
>>
>
>
> --
> Will Kent (he/him/his)
> Scholars & Scientists Program Manager
> WikiEducation
> @wikieducation
> will(a)wikiedu.org
>
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