Maithili Wikimedians User Group/Outreach/Caliber International College/yo
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Maithili Wikimedians have started Wikipedia Education Program in Rajbiraj, Nepal. One of the programs was held on 29 January, 30 January and 21 February 2016 in Caliber International College at Rajbiraj, Saptari, Nepal. This program was held for 3 days about approx. of 130 minutes (3 teaching periods). There are three session of class about Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons with technical session to impart knowledge and skills for students to learn basis of Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons as well share their knowledge too. The Science stream (Grade:- 12) students were the participants of the first day (29 January 2016) of Wiki-Education Program being implement by the Wiki-trainers in this college. Next day, (30 January 2016) Management stream (Grade:- 12) students were the participants for learning the same mentioned above and final and last day of class was organized on 21 February 2016. On the final session BBA (1st and 4th Semester) students were the participants of the Wiki Education Class. This program has followed the important components of the Wiki-Education Program basic curriculum using presentation, demonstration and workshop approach.
Program Schedule
29 and 30 January
The following shows program time schedule (Nepal Time) during Wiki-Education Program in Caliber International College :-
Time schedule of the Program | |
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Time Duration | Works |
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm | Professors, Teachers co-ordination meetup & Students arrival. |
12:30 pm - 12:40 pm | Welcome and Introduction from Wiki-team members. |
12:40 pm - 12:50 pm | Some simple questions to students about internet connectivity & online. |
12:50 pm - 01:35 pm | Introduction to WF & its projects. Focusing Wikipedia & Commons. |
01:35 pm - 01:55 pm | Presentation, & live demonstration. |
01:55 pm - 02:15 pm | Quick questions & answers duration. |
02:15 pm - 02:30 pm | Closing remarks. |
21 February 2016
Time schedule of the Program | |
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Time Duration | Works |
09:00 am - 09:15 am | Professors, Teachers co-ordination meetup & Students arrival. |
09:15 am - 09:20 am | Welcome and Introduction from Wiki-team members. |
09:20 am - 09:25 am | Some simple questions to students about internet connectivity & online. |
9: 25 am - 10:00 am | Introduction to WF & its projects. Focusing Wikipedia & Commons. |
10:00 àà- 10:20 àà- | Presentation, & live demonstration. |
10:20 am – 10:25 am | Quick questions & answers duration and Closing remarks. |
Days Event
We have completed three days of program in this college and soon discussed for workshops and Wiki Session Class with interested students.
Schedule of the Education Program | ||
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Date | Venue | Class |
29 January | Caliber International College (Rajbiraj, Saptari, Nepal.) | 12 (Science Stream) |
30 January | Caliber International College (Rajbiraj, Saptari, Nepal.) | 12 (Management Stream) |
21 February | Caliber International College (Rajbiraj, Saptari, Nepal.) | BBA (1st and 4th Semster) |
29 January 2016
The students of class 12 (Science) were participated in this Wiki-Education Program. The students were learned about Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons and other sister projects. There were 85 students rolled in the Wiki-educational class.
30 January 2016
The students of class 12 (Management) were participated in this Wiki Education Program. The students were learned about Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons and other sister projects. There were 90 students rolled in the Wiki-educational class.
21 February 2016
The students of class BBA (1st and 4th Semester) students were participated in this Wiki Education Program. The students were learned about Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons and other sister projects. There were 65 students rolled in the Wiki-educational class.
Wiki-trainers
The following are wiki-trainers for Wiki-Education Program from Maithili Wikimedians User Group in Rajbiraj :-
- Biplab Anand
- Bijay Chaurasia (Photographer as well.)
- Nilam Karn
- Pankaj Deo
- Tulsi Bhagat
- Zeetendra
- Sanjog Dev
Output & Outcome
The students as well teachers and professors who were attending the class learned about basic features, editing and creating an article on Maithili Wikipedia as well in other projects too. They created their accounts in Maithili Wikipedia (account creation logs); They also learned uploading images in the commons, created their user pages, and maintenance of some categories there. Students, teachers and Professors as well practice some basic editing in wikipedia and creating new articles on a topic they were interested in. It is felt that they had also understood the importance of Maithili Wikipedia in their learning process and acquire skills to contribute and benefit from sum of all knowledge in the wikipedia and its projects.
Notes
- Create the awareness about Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons and other sister Projects, what it is, and the goals of the Wikimedia Foundation in building contents and other Wikimedia projects.
- Increase participation of both men & women on Wikimedia Projects and involvement in community projects too.
- Promote the contribution of local contents in the various languages of Wikimedia Projects.
Machinery & Things
The following are machinery & things that were used in this program :-
- Use of Projector,
- Flex,
- Canon EOS REBEL T5,
- Two laptops, (Presentation & live demonstration)
- Wimax indoor, (internet connectivity device)
- Extension cord.
Images Gallery
Images during wiki-training program with students and trainers :-
Group Photos Gallery
See also
- Maithili Wikimedians Outreach Programs
Media related to Caliber International college,WEP at Wikimedia Commons