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The table below provides an outlined overview of the course structure during the period.
AfLIA Wikidata Project Course Structure
Topic
Week & Audience
Content
Opening week
Course orientation
27 July 2023 : Opening session
Course overview including course structure, technology and tools to use, days of study and expectations.
Introduction to the various platforms for use e.g Course Outreach dashboard &, Moodle among others.
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Section 0
Week 0
Cohort 2
01 August 2023 : Systems orientation
Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1690887625
Creating a user account on Wikidata ;
Navigating the course outreach dashboard and signing up for the course ;
Accessing Moodle and completing your enrollment ;
Accessing the course material on the various platforms ;
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Section 1
Week 1
Cohort 2
08 August 2023
Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1691492425
Mission alignment (why are we here)
Definition of Wikidata and Open Data and their relationship
What is and why Wikidata for librarians?
Introduction to Wikidata, its key concepts and vocabulary, pros and cons
Assignment on Moodle
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10 August 2023 : Learning Circles for Week 1
Section 2
Linked Data, concepts of Linked Data and Databases
Week 2
15 August 2023
Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1692097225
What is open data, linked data?
Concepts of linked data
Why do we need linked data and databases
Uses of databases and linked data
Copyright issues with Wikidata
Assignment on Moodle
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17 August 2023 : Learning Circles for Week 2
Section 3
Interacting with WikiData
Week 3
Cohort
24 August 2023 : Adding to Wikidata
Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1692702025
What kind of Information is on Wikidata? Introduction to the page/interface and it’s breakdown
Adding items to Wikidata
Wikidata and your local language
Assignment on Moodle
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24 August 2023 : Learning circles for Week 3
Week 4
29 August 2023 : Querying WikiData
Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1693306825
Various WikiData tools such as SPARQL, the Wikidata Query Builder ,Hays Tools
Visualising WikiData
Wikidata and your local language
Evaluating Wikidata
Assignment on Moodle
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31 August 2023 : Learning circles for Week 4
Section 4
Week 5
05 September 2023
Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1693911625
How do I share what I know about Wikidata? Who are my potential partners e.g local user groups, local library associations, staff members
Case studies of practical applications of Wikidata in Africa preferably in information institutions
Practical applications of Wikidata e.g research ,showcasing events, thematic contests and edit–a-thons. sensitisation and outreach, annual celebrations
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07 September 2023 : Learning circles for Week 5
Section 5
Week 6
Cohort & general AfLIA audience
12 September 2023
Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1694516425
A presentation from the community officer to highlight ways of connecting to the Wikimedia Foundation and Wikidata funding opportunities available to librarians and information workers
The Wikidata community (e.g user groups, IFLA LD4 etc) and its representatives briefly talking about who they are and what they do, how they can be contacted and what opportunities exist for joining and collaboration (Wikidata Community Showcase including research)
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End of Round 2 but keep communication open to support individuals develop their ideas
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