WikiWomen Erasmus+ Project
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The WikiWomen Erasmus+ Project will bring together schools, Wikimedia chapters and groups and language organisations in minority language regions of Europe to use Wikipedia as a tool to teach digital literacy, social engagement and language skills. There are too few Wikipedia articles on women, and too few in minority languages. Pupils will be guided through the process of researching women who are not yet featured on Wikipedia and writing articles on them in their national and minority languages to redress this balance. In the process they’ll gain vital digital and research skills plus added confidence in using their minority language, as well as contributing to the online presence of their language. WikiWomen therefore addresses some truly European and global challenges for the coming years: the need for digital skills and literacy, the position of Europe’s smaller and minority languages, the need for multilingualism to be mainstreamed across school curricula, and the importance of gender equality, not only in society but also in the information we access. The project aims to:
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Are you interested in the project and want to learn more? Contact Simon Tubb (simon@learninghubfriesland.nl) or Mirjam Vellinga (Mirjam.Vellinga@afuk.frl) |