Learning patterns

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Learning and Evaluation

A collection of solutions and effective practices in the Wikimedia world.

Learning patterns are a simple way to document an important lesson. They explain how to reproduce a successful strategy for executing or evaluating an activity, such as running an edit-a-thon, or how to run a survey.

In a bit more detail, a learning pattern is (1) a guideline that provides advice on how to do something and (2) a template with clear title and consistent format so people can quickly find the information they need when they browse through the library of learning patterns. If you've been involved in a Wikimedia activity, you've probably learned some valuable tips, tricks, advice, or considerations about what works and what doesn't for that kind of activity. You can read more about learning patterns and this project here on the Wikimedia blog.

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{{Evaluation/Resource/Summary | time= 30 January 2019 | title = How to manage a Wikipedia awareness Video | title link= Learning patterns/How to manage a Wikipedia awareness Video | summary= This learning pattern gives pointers for do's and don'ts for Animation or 3D Motion graphics video ad or promotional movie. | creator= User:Wikilover90 | image = [[File:Punjabi Wikipedia Tales - A Trip To Lahore!.webm }}















































































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Wikipedia faces the challenge of approaching properly the gender gap issue in terms of its content.

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For teachers, a Wikipedia writing assignment is much more work than other writing assignments. They have to double check the content of the article, grammar, spelling and the validity of the sources.

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{{Evaluation/Resource/Summary | time= 21 June 2017 | title = Community check-up: when online and offline communication becomes effective | title link= Learning patterns/Community check-up: when online and offline communication becomes effective | summary= For a project as diffused as the [[:wmph:Philippine Cultural Heritage Mapping | creator= User:Sky Harbor | image = File:WMPH Cultural heritage mapping project logo 1.png }}












































New editors are discouraged by old users' interventions and (secondary) cannot organize their work with ease. Less computer-literated people have a hard time trying to contribute.

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How to teach primary students how to position their own pictures to improve Wikipedia articles.

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The learning curve for creating articles is far too high.

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Education

Patterns about how to plan, run, grow and scale education programs.

Evaluation

Patterns about evaluating the impact of a project, program, initiative, or event using data (edit counts, interviews, surveys).

Gender

Patterns addressing the Wikipedia Gender Gap—including outreach campaigns, publicity and advocacy, and research studies.

Online engagement

Patterns to learn about organizing online initiatives or events, on-wiki collaborations, or tools to encourage participation

Organizational effectiveness

Patterns about structuring formal organizations (such as Wikimedia chapters, user groups, and thematic organizations) effectively.

Outreach

Patterns about encouraging contribution by under-represented demographics in Wikimedia projects.

Programs

Patterns related to the most popular Wikimedia outreach programs: Editathons.

Reporting

Patterns about communicating the outcomes and impact of a project—what was done, how it was done, what happened as a result, and why it matter.

Surveys

Patterns about designing and conducting surveys, or analyzing survey data.

Wiki design

Patterns about designing wiki pages —including visual design, content, bots, templates, gadgets and extensions.