There is a session about Wikipedia and Malayalam Wikipedia in 8th std IT text book, Kerala School Syllabus.
Here is the link : http://www.itschool.gov.in/icttextbook8.pdf (Page 39)
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Delightful news. Sign that Wiki is becoming mainstream in India.
- Sundar"That language is an instrument of human reason, and not merely a medium for the expression of thought, is a truth generally admitted."
- George Boole, quoted in Iverson's Turing Award LectureFrom: Pradeep Mohandas <pradeep.mohandas@gmail.com>
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Sent: Wed, February 16, 2011 10:25:42 AM
Subject: [Wikimediaindia-l] Wikipedia lesson in Maharashtra class 7 textbook
hi,Was very surprised to see a lesson on Wikipedia in my brother's 7th std text book today.Picture - http://twitpic.com/40b7ojThe content is concerning Wikipedia - compares it with an encyclopedia, details about volunteers contributing to Wikipedia, talks about the presence of Indic language Wikipedia, talks about vandalism.It has the following sub-topics:1. Introduction2. What is an encyclopedia?3. What is Wikipedia?4. How is Wikipedia created?5. sidebar: general info on Wikipedia wef September 20096. sidebar: How is Wikipedia different from an encyclopedia printed on paper?7. vandalism8. Wikipedia policy9. Request an articlewarm regards,Pradeep
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