WikiIndaba 2023/Submissions/Curriculum development for a community of practice : A Case study of AfLIA and Librarians
ID : | Curriculum development for a community of practice : A Case study of AfLIA and Librarians | ||
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Author(s): Alice Kibombo, Jesse Asiedu-Akrofi, Georges Fodoup, Abel Mbula | Username(s): AKibombo, Jwale2, Geugeor,BamLifa | Type of submission: Presentation | |
Affiliation: AfLIA | Theme(s): Education, Community Engagement, Partnerships, GLAM | ||
Abstract:
Making library collections in Africa more visible, open and connected is a major objective of the “Promoting Open Knowledge practices in African Libraries through WikiData” project by AfLIA. Consequent to the implementation of the project, AfLIA took on four experienced Wikimedians to lead the charge in achieving this and other objectives. The team of four, developed a learning framework (curriculum, modules and learning materials) for a Wikidata course and trained English and French participants, taking into cognisance the digital skills set, internet facilities/penetration, African meanings, values and learning milieu in the continent. |
Level of advancement: All levels | ||
Special requirements: Microphones and a projector | |||
Extra information: There's a big possibility that this will be in both English & French | |||
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?
By sharing our collective experience developing a bi-lingual Wikidata curriculum for African information workers, participants will gain insights into :
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