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Promoting Greek User Group's activities
By: Marios Magioladitis

Several events promoting Greek User Group's activities

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Event 1
Conference submission and presentation
Date of the Event: October 18-20, 2024

At the 10th International Conference on Educational Innovation Promotion (Larissa, Greece), we presented a study titled "Ethics and the Use of Wikipedia in Education: Challenges and Opportunities". This work examines educators' perspectives on the use of Wikipedia as a teaching tool. Based on a survey conducted among 400 educators, the findings highlight critical issues such as inaccuracies, plagiarism, and educators' opinions on contributing content to Wikipedia themselves.

Our event was streamed live and our presentation was also uploaded on YouTube. According to the organisers, more than 800 Greek educators attended the conference.

Event 2
Wikipedia and User Conduct: Preparing for Ionian Wikithon 2025
Date of the Event: November 4, 2024

As part of the Promotion Tools for Cultural & Tourism Products course in the Master’s Program in Digital Applications and Innovation at the Department of Informatics, Ionian University, a lecture titled "Wikipedia and User Conduct" was held. We delivered an awareness-raising lecture in collaboration with faculty members E. Christopoulou and D. Rigas. The session aimed to prepare students for the Ionian Wikithon 2025 workshops planned for the upcoming spring. During the lecture, we presented insights from our bachelor thesis, “Ethical Management of Information in Collaborative and Educational Platforms: The Case of Wikipedia”. Topics covered included Wikipedia’s organizational structure and user policies.

Approximately 15-20 University students attended the lecture.

Event 3
Informal meetings for Ionian Wikithon 2025 and raising awareness on Wikimedia movement
Date of the Event: November 10, 2024

As part of organising Ionian Wikithon 2025, finding volunteers for the event and promoting Wikimedia activities we organised meetings with University students and school teachers along with E. Christopoulou and D. Rigas. We mainly discussed the benefits of participating in Wikimedia events, the mission of Wikipedia and how to recruit volunteers for our next events.

Event 4
Meeting for Ionian Wikithon 2025 with University personnel
Date of the Event: November 23, 2024

I organised a meeting with E. Christopoulou and D. Rigas where we discussed in detail how we can expand the Ionian Wikithon in other University departments.


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Additional part of the report (Lessons learned)
Lessons learned

Both main events highlighted the importance of integrating digital platforms like Wikipedia into educational and cultural contexts. The exploration of Wikipedia's ethical usage in education revealed that educators recognize its potential as a valuable teaching tool but remain cautious about challenges such as information accuracy and plagiarism. Engaging educators through structured research provided insights into their perceptions and encouraged thoughtful consideration of how Wikipedia can complement traditional teaching methods. A key takeaway was the need for more targeted training to help educators navigate Wikipedia effectively and ethically.

The Ionian University initiative emphasized the power of collaboration between academic institutions and external organizations like Wikimedia. Preparing students for the Ionian Wikithon showcased how awareness-building and hands-on activities can foster both technical and ethical skills. The lecture and workshops not only demystified Wikipedia’s structure and community guidelines but also highlighted its value as a collaborative platform. This approach underscored the importance of connecting theoretical knowledge with practical applications, empowering students to contribute meaningfully to open-source projects while cultivating digital literacy and responsible online behavior.

It is important to note that thanks to these events, we continue our preparation for Ionian Wikithon which becomes, after 4 years of constant organisation, a regular University event.

Aftermath

The projects effectively engaged their target audiences—educators and students—through tailored approaches. Educators appreciated the structured exploration of Wikipedia’s educational potential, while students found the hands-on approach of the Ionian Wikithon engaging and practical. The partnerships between academic institutions, Wikimedia communities, and funding bodies like the Wikimedia CEE Hub were instrumental in ensuring the projects' success. These collaborations provided resources, expertise, and credibility to the initiatives. We hope that these events will engage more educators and students in Wikimedia events.

Financial report
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Type of expense Description Amount (EUR)
29/08/2024 Registration 30,00 €
02/11/2024 Coffee 11,45 €
04/11/2024 Refreshments+Water+Cleaning stuff 25,53 €
04/11/2024 Notebooks 32,50 €
04/11/2024 Markers, Large paper rolls 30,00 €
04/11/2024 Printing 43,90 €
04/11/2024 Spoons 1,96 €
04/11/2024 Sugar, forks, paper bags, etc 24,43 €
10/11/2024 Food and Beverages 114,10 €
10/11/2024 Food and Beverages 32,10 €
10/11/2024 Food and Beverages 39,50 €
10/11/2024 Food and Beverages 84,00 €
23/11/2024 Food and Beverages 39,60 €
SUM 509,07 €
Indicative articles in local media and links

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For the 2nd event:

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