Botho University Wiki Club
Botho University Wiki Club Edit-a-thon series BW 2024.
The Botho University Wikipedia Outreach event on the 9th of April 2024 marked a significant effort to engage students in the Wikimedia Botswana community and promote participation in the realm of open knowledge. The primary objective was to attract students to join the Botho Wiki Club, a school activation program aimed at fostering a culture of contribution to Wikimedia projects. The initiative sought to bolster the number of editors within the Wikimedia Botswana community while simultaneously encouraging active involvement from students. Recognizing the diverse linguistic backgrounds of the student body, particular emphasis was placed on training in Wikidata. This decision was informed by the presence of Setswana non-speaking students, for whom Wikidata provided an inclusive platform for learning and contribution. The event featured comprehensive training sessions led by Candy Khohliwe, an experienced Wikimedia contributor and advocate. With a focus on Wikidata, participants were equipped with the necessary skills to navigate and contribute effectively to the platform. The training sessions were designed to accommodate learners of all proficiency levels, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
Link to the dashboard:
Team/Organizers
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Connect your Wiki account to the Dashboard
[edit]IMPORTANT: join the
Social Media Channels
[edit]- Facebook Page: Wikimedia Community User Group Botswana
- Twitter: Wikimedia Activating Botswana Community Usergroup
- Youtube: Wikimedia Botswana Community Usergroup
- Instagram: Wikimedia BW
Project Planning and Implementation
[edit]This Project is planned to be implemented in approximately two months running form 14thth April to May 31st. Below is the project timeframe broken down:
- Project outreach campaign; 9th April
- Project launch ; 14th April
- Second session training ; 27th April
The Red List
[edit]Check out the Wikidata Redlist [1]
The Dashboard
[edit]Check out our stats[2]
Outreach Campaign in Botho University
[edit]These are the pictures captured from outreach campaign to draw in participants for the club we aimed to form as Botho Wiki Club.
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Botho students coming through to Wikimedia Botswana stall at Botho Expo -
Botho students listening in. -
An organizer Oteng sharing more on Wiki. -
otho students learning about Wikipedia -
Botho students sensetized on Wikimedia
The second training in pictures
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The third training in pictures
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Botho Wiki Club Video
[edit]See recording here, students sharing what they know about Wikipedia.