Event:Wikimedia Education Program - Workshop for Students in Koppam, Palakkad

Wikimedians of Kerala and Wiki Knowledge Park in collaboration with the Garib Navas Cultural Center, Koppam, Palakkad organized a workshop on the Wikimedia Education Program. This event is designed to introduce students to the world of free knowledge and empower them to become active contributors. ​Event Details ​Date: August 13, 2025 ​Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM ​Venue: Garib Navas Cultural Center, Koppam, Palakkad ​Participants: Students from grades 9 to 12

Agenda

​Topic: Introduction to the Wikimedia Education Program ​Session 1: Creation of Wikimedia accounts ​Session 2: Upload images and audios to Wikimedia Commons

Organizers

• Program Lead:Akbarali (talk)
• Coordinators:User:Kamarudheenelankur,User:Abdullanafih

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Impact

This workshop offered students a unique opportunity to:

• Learn about Wikimedia's educational possibilities: Understand how Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Commons are used in education and research worldwide.
• Gain practical skills: Learn to create a Wikimedia account and start contributing to global knowledge projects.
• Start contributing immediately: Get hands-on experience by uploading images and audios to Commons, making a real-world impact.
• Explore offline contribution opportunities: Discover how to contribute to Wikimedia projects even without constant internet access, ensuring that contributions are possible for everyone.
• Develop 21st-century skills: Enhance critical thinking, digital literacy, research skills, and collaborative abilities while working on a public platform.
• Contribute to global knowledge: The work they do will be seen and used by millions of people around the world, fostering a sense of pride and ownership.

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