Introduction of Wikipedia to Baze University
Overview
editThis project was requested as a follow up of a previous photo tour project at Baze University Abuja. The University management had asked for more collaborative efforts in understanding the free knowledge movement, Wikipedia and how it affects their institution. This project was aimed at officially introducing Wikipedia to the University and training staff and students on how to navigate and contribute content on Wikipedia.
Project objectives
edit- To Recruit new editors
- To Improve awareness about Wikipedia
- To Increase skills for any existing editors
- To Add or improve content on Wikipedia
Project goal
editThe project would be adjudged succesful if the following targets are met:
- Number of events = 2
- Number of participants = 30
- Number of new editors = 20+
- Number of articles created or improved = 10
Events
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Day 1
editDate: 29th November, 2021
Venue: University Multi-purpose sports complex
Comment: We experienced some challenges on Day 1 - members of the University planning committee made some scheduling errors which resulted in a location mix-up. Students were unable to register nor make any edits. The event was rescheduled with a subsequent date to be communicated.
Day 2
editDate: 2nd February, 2022
Venue: Auditorium C, Baze University, Abuja
Comment: The event held successfully in 2 separate sessions of 2hrs each and students were able register (36) and make edits(20). There was a challenge with attendance as we had earlier planned for 30 participants but received 98+ participants. This resulted in an IP registration block and also disrupted the internet use. There was a Q&A session after which participants were added into a WhatsApp group for further future mentoring. The University management also promised to organize at least one more training session within the semester.
Participants
edit- Edudare
- Schoolboyeddy
- maryane
- kakami.wav
- Solomonayobami
- Shilah002
- TxgaAlvin
- Karen Victor
- Kijie-1
- Nnennaaaa
- Chiderah
- Jacquelyne k.O
- Stephobodo
- itsdee_dee27
- sinful cherry
- halsabindawa
- Leriexxx
- Ness004
- Elizabeth Igochinda
- Cheexom
- Kween Phoebe
- Uwais Tijjani
- Amina aliyu
- Sahabi Fatima LoLo
- safiyya shehu
- Mamajasper24
- Umar Amina
- Zainab Jegah
- Temilola barakat
- Love4sure
- Stephly lucky
- Adols10
- Ojima joseph
- Apiz121
- Xentaria
- Earthblossom
Gallery
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Souvenir presentation to facilitator by DVC IT
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Facilitator at the Training
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Facilitator at the Training
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Introduction of Facilitator and Training by the DVC IT
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Training in session
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Cross section of participants at the Training
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Question and answer session
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Training in session
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Training in session
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Training in session
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Training in session