Hello everyone,
In roughly three weeks time (22-24 April) the Wikimedia Chapter's
Conference will kick off in Berlin. Wikimedia chapters from all over the
world will be meeting to discuss important issues related to the status of
the Wikimedia Movement.
This year will be a particularly important meeting due to political changes
within the management structures of the Wikimedia Foundation which will
lead to conversations about the future direction of the Movement.
I am not going to go into any details but should you wish to know more
Molly White (User:GorillaWarfare) has written a through account and time
line of events that you can read here:
http://mollywhite.net/wikimedia-timeline/
One of the concerns has been a feeling that the Foundation has been
spending too much money on large technology projects (such as the Knowledge
Engine) at the expense of other more needed projects such as upgrading the
Wikipedia User Experience, the Visual Editor, or the media player. Another
often voiced concern has been a feeling that the Foundation leadership has
not been as transparent as it could or should be. Again I am not going to
go into much more detail here but you can read William Beutler's summary
and proposals for change here:
http://thewikipedian.net/2016/03/11/modest-proposal-wikimedia-future/
If you find any other accounts or articles about the proposed direction of
the movement then please let me know.
I have been selected to attend the chapters conference on Wikimedia ZA's
behalf and I would like to get your feedback on how you feel we should
approach discussions regarding the future direction of the Wikimedia
Movement.
We had a board meeting a few days ago where I got feedback about the
board's position (you can see the minutes of that meeting here
<http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/Board_Meeting_27_March_2016>) but I want to
get feedback from other non-board members as well.
Best regards,
Douglas.
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Douglas Ian Scott
司道格
Skype: douglas0scott
South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727
Hello everyone,
This is a quick reminder about the 12th Cape Town meetup
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Cape_Town/Cape_Town_12> that
will be happening on Sunday the 6 March 2016.
Details:
- Location: Truth Coffee, 36 Buitenkant St, Cape Town from
- Time: 11:00-14:00
- Date: Sunday, 6 March 2016
As usual coffee will be free. Keep a look out for the sign with the
Wikipedia logo on it. I am going to try and grab one of the bigger chairs
at the back of the coffee shop so don't worry if you don't find us at our
usual large table in the front. Keep looking, I will be there.
If you are coming from the Southern Suburbs by car I would advise that you
avoid any rout that takes the M5 highway since the Argus Cycle Tour will be
taking place on the same day.
Cheers,
Douglas.
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Douglas Ian Scott
司道格
Skype: douglas0scott
South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727
Hello everyone,
Wikimedia South Africa along with the Michaelis School of Fine Art at the
University of Cape Town will be hosing South Africa's first Art + Feminism
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/South_Africa/ArtAndFeminism_…>
(Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/events/123072874748148/>)
edit-a-thon. We would like to encourage existing Wikipedia editors as well
as anyone who is interested in Feminist Artists to join us for this event.
You are welcome to join us anytime between 11am and 4pm.
So if you want to volunteer to help show people the basics of editing
Wikipedia or just want to do some editing your self in a supportive space
then please join us. For more information about the international Art +
Feminism event generally check out their webpage at the link here
<http://art.plusfeminism.org/about/>.
Details:
*When*: 5 March 2016, 11:00 - 16:00
*Where*: Betram building (Ground floor), Michaelis School of Fine Art, 31 -
37 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa.
I also want to remind everyone that the 12th Cape Town meetup
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Cape_Town/Cape_Town_12>will
be happening on the following day at nearby Truth Coffee, 36 Buitenkant St,
Cape Town from 11:00-14:00.
Cheers,
Douglas.
--
Douglas Ian Scott
司道格
Skype: douglas0scott
South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727
Let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Wikipedia and help to add content in the areas of SA women leaders and SA indigenous people!
* Date: Friday, 26 February 2016
* Where: American Corner, Central Library, Old Drill Hall, cnr Parade and Darling Streets
* Time: 15:00 - 18:00
* Cost: Absolutely free
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.
To read more about this project, please visit the Wikipedia Primary School Programme<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Research:Wikipedia_Primary_School_SSAJRP_pr…> website.
We look forward to hosting you!
Theresa Hume
University of Cape Town - Faculty of Law
theresa.hume(a)uct.ac.za<mailto:theresa.hume@uct.ac.za>
Phone: +27 (0)83 400 8521
Skype : theresa_hume
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Our second edit-a-thon for this exciting project is scheduled for this weekend.
Wikipedia Primary relies on Wikipedia as an existing and growing resource. It solves the need for an encyclopedia capable of responding to curriculum-based questions, and it fosters Wikipedia content, quality and outreach. This second edit-a-thon is hosted by Wikimedia ZA, the IP Unit of UCT and the Wiki Loves Women project.
Let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Wikipedia and help to add content in the areas of SA women leaders and SA indigenous people.
* Date: Friday, 26 February 2016
* Where: American Corner, Central Library, Old Drill Hall, cnr Parade and Darling Streets
* Time: 15:00 - 18:00
* Cost: Absolutely free
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.
To read more about this project, please visit the Wikipedia Primary School Programme<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Research:Wikipedia_Primary_School_SSAJRP_pr…> website.
We look forward to hosting you!
Theresa Hume
University of Cape Town - Faculty of Law
theresa.hume(a)uct.ac.za
Phone: +27 (0)83 400 8521
Skype : theresa_hume
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Did you know that the English Wikipedia has over 5 million (and counting) articles, with over 27 million users?
Join us for the first Wikipedia Primary edit-a-thon and help add articles that respond to primary school curriculum-based questions.
Where : American Corner, Central Library, Old Drill Hall, cnr Parade and Darling Streets, Cape Town
Time : 15:00 - 18:00
When : Today
We have identified the following subject matters for this workshop :
South African women leaders and issues around women
South Africa's indigenous people
Good news stories affecting the youth [e.g., discoveries, inventions and policies]
There are a limited number of computers available so if you have one, please bring it along. You are also encouraged to create a username<https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=Main+…> on Wikipedia prior to the workshop.
We look forward to seeing you this afternoon.
Wiki Regards
Theresa Hume
University of Cape Town - Faculty of Law
theresa.hume(a)uct.ac.za
Phone: +27 (0)83 400 8521
Skype : theresa_hume
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Get South Africa's Women Leaders and Women's issues onto Wikipedia
Only one of the topics to be covered by the First Wikipedia Primary School Edit-a-Thon! Help add and improve articles on Wikipedia that are important to primary school children in South Africa. During this series, we will also encourage contributions to articles on SA's indigenous people and good news stories affecting the youth.
Please join us on Friday, 19 February at 15:00 at the Central Library in Cape Town to be part of this exciting project. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops as only a limited number will be available.
We hope to see you there!
Wiki Regards
Theresa Hume
University of Cape Town - Faculty of Law
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Hello,
On behalf of the Wikimedia team in Johannesburg, I would like to invite
you to our first Joburg Wiki meet-up taking place at the Goethe
Institute of South Africa.
This is a face to face meeting of Wikipedians from around Johanesburg
and greater Gauteng to determine how to best support the Wikipedia
existing community, proposal for editing-related events and other
related issues.
Details of the event and registration are available here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joburg-wiki-meet-up-tickets-21465066592?utm-me…
Please feel free to circulate to others that you believe will be
interested in attending.
Thanks,
Best regards,
Pria
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Do you want to make a difference to the foundation phase of Education in
South Africa? Then join us at two Wikipedia Primary School edit-a-thons.
Wikipedia is meant to be an education tool but experiences have shown us
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directly to curriculum-based questions.
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important to primary school children in South Africa. The themes for these
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2. South Africa¹s indigenous people
3. Good news stories affecting the youth (e.g., discoveries, inventions and
policies)
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* Dates: 19 and 26 February 2016
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* Cost: Absolutely free
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Dear Wikimedian / Wikipedian,
Do you want to make a difference to the foundation phase of Education in
South Africa?
Then join us for the first Wikipedia Primary School edit-a-thon to help add
and improve articles on Wikipedia that are important to primary school
children in South Africa.
Wikipedia is meant to be an education tool but experiences have shown us
that once accessible, Wikipedia does not provide information that responds
directly to curriculum-based questions. Wikipedia Primary relies on
Wikipedia as an existing and growing resource, it solves the need for an
encyclopedia capable of responding to curriculum-based questions, and it
fosters Wikipedia content, quality and outreach.
Dates : 19 and 26 February 2016Where : American Corner, Central Library, Old
Drill Hall, cnr Parade and Darling StreetsTime : 15:00 - 18:00Cost :
Absolutely free
The themes for these edit-a-thons are :
South African women leaders and issues around womenSouth Africa¹s indigenous
peopleGood news stories affecting the youth [e.g., discoveries, inventions
and policies]
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.
To read more about this project, please visit the Wikipedia Primary School
Programme
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Research:Wikipedia_Primary_School_SSAJRP_pr
ogramme>
Please RSVP for these events via Eventbrite
<http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wikipedia-primary-school-edit-a-thon-tickets-214
44972490>
If you are in the vicinity of Cape Town, we hope to see you there!
Wiki Regards
on behalf of Wikimedia ZA
Theresa Hume
University of Cape Town - Faculty of Law
theresa.hume(a)uct.ac.za
Phone: +27 (0)83 400 8521
Skype : theresa_hume
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