IIITH-OKI/Advance Train The Trainer 2025/Expression of Interest/Submitted/Gill jassu
Basic Information
[edit]Wikimedia Username
[edit]Wikimedia Project(s) you primarily contribute to
[edit]- punjabi wikisource
- punjabi wikipedia
- WikiData
Active in Wikimedia since (Year)
[edit]- I have been an active contributor to Wikimedia projects since 2017. I am constantly active.
Your Affiliate or Community Group (if any):
[edit]- Punjabi Wikimedians User Group (2017 - present)
Languages you work with (on-wiki or off-wiki):
[edit]- Punjabi
- Hindi
- English
Have you participated in any Train the Trainer or similar Wikimedia training before? If yes, please mention the name of the event along with the year in which you participated
[edit]- Wiki Conference India 2023
- Punjabi Wikisource Advance Training, Chandigarh
- Punjabi Wikimedians conference 2024
- She Leads Bootcamp 2024
Are you currently involved in any leadership, facilitation, or mentoring roles within the Wikimedia movement? If yes, briefly describe the imitative and your involvement in it
[edit]- I am an active contributor to Punjabi Wikisource and Wikipedia.
- Contributing books to Punjabi Wikisource - Participating in Punjabi Wikipedia workshops and online events - Organizing offline Wikipedia book proofreading and meetings - Managing the Wikisource proofreading campaign (two phases completed, third ongoing)
Track Preference
[edit]Your preferred track during the workshop
[edit]- Track 1: Evaluation, Impact, and Data Storytelling
- Track 2: Project Design Challenge – From Learning to Action
- Track 1: Evaluation, Impact, and Data Storytelling
Which track are you most interested in and why?
[edit]- "I chose the Evaluation, Impact and Data Storytelling track because I want to learn how to measure and simplify the outcomes of coaching projects. I'm interested in how we make a real difference in our work and share that impact viscerally."
Tell us about one Wikimedia program, campaign, or initiative you’ve contributed to in a leadership role
[edit]- In the collaboration with CIS A2K, I have done a 2 day edit-a-thon which is called Ambedkar jyanti 2022 on 13-14 April 2022. That activity was focused on Punjabi Wikipedia and we created and developed articles together for two days. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Punjabi_Wikimedians/Events/Ambedkar_Jayanti_Two-day_Wikipedia_Edit-a-thon_(13-14_April_2022)
I also conducted Indic Punjabi Wikisource Proofread-a-thon 2022 for 15 days and 9 Punjabi Wikimedians participated in this activity. https://pa.wikisource.org/wiki/ਵਿਕੀਸਰੋਤ:ਇੰਡਿਕ_ਪੰਜਾਬੀ_ਵਿਕੀਸਰੋਤ_ਪਰੂਫਰੀਡ-ਏ-ਥਾਨ_ਸਮਾਗਮ_2022
Punjabi Wikimedian Conference 2023 was held at SEABA International public school Lehragaga, Punjab. In that event, I provided some logistical support and also played a role as a trainer or speaker about Wikisource : Advance Training and Editing. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Punjabi_Wikimedians_User_Group_Conference_2023/Program
In 2023, I organized Punjabi Wikisource Proofread-a-thon 2023 again and engaged my community members in proofreading. https://pa.wikisource.org/wiki/ਵਿਕੀਸਰੋਤ:ਪੰਜਾਬੀ_ਵਿਕੀਸਰੋਤ_ਪਰੂਫਰੀਡ-ਏ-ਥਾਨ_ਸਮਾਗਮ_2023
I have conducted or organized a one day activity under She Leads, a program run by CIS-A2K, in Patiala with Dugal harpreet. We invited Punjabi Wikimedians, however, our focus was to invite new female Wikimedians to that event. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Punjabi_Wikimedians/Events/_Women-focused-one-day_Edit-a-thon_2024
I am a long-term active Wikimedian and I always try to create new content on Punjabi Wikimedia. A couple of the examples are Festive Season 2020 edit-a-thon and Feminism & Folklore 2024.. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Festive_Season_2020_edit-a-thon ਵਿਕੀਪੀਡੀਆ:ਫੈਮੀਨਿਜ਼ਮ ਐਂਡ ਫੋਕਲੋਰ 2024 - ਵਿਕੀਪੀਡੀਆ, ਇਕ ਅਜ਼ਾਦ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਗਿਆਨਕੋਸ਼
Apart from online contribution, I also participated in Wiki Conference India 2023 and I always attend Punjabi Wikimedians Monthly call.
What skills or knowledge do you hope to gain from this training?
[edit]- - Measuring and evaluating the impact of Wikimedia projects
- Sharing and promoting the outcomes of Wikimedia projects using data - Helping Wikimedia community members make data-driven decisions - Enhancing the impact of Wikimedia projects and promoting community engagement.
Based on your selected track, what is one challenge you have encountered in either evaluating Wikimedia programs or designing impactful projects? Please share your experience relevant to your chosen track.
[edit]- In one experience, I tried to measure the impact of a Wikimedia project, but I lacked the necessary skills for data analysis, which made it difficult for me to accurately measure the project's impact.
This experience taught me that data analysis and impact measurement require specific skills and knowledge. I'm eager to develop my skills and learn how to identify suitable metrics for data analysis."
How do you plan to apply what you learn after the event?
[edit]- - Use data analysis to measure and evaluate the impact of Wikimedia projects.
- Provide training and resources to help Wikimedia community members make data-driven decisions. - Use data storytelling to share and promote the outcomes of Wikimedia projects.
(Optional) Are you open to mentorship (either receiving or offering it)?
[edit]- "Absolutely! I'm open to mentorship, either receiving or offering it. I'm willing to share my experience and knowledge, and also learn from others.