Digital Inclusion WikiConnect โ€“ 2nd Intake Announcement ๐Ÿ“ข

Abd Alsattar Ardati
Saturday 12 October 2024

Did you know you have the power to shape the world’s largest encyclopedia while making a real difference in digital inclusion? Whether youโ€™re a Wikipedia beginner or a seasoned contributor, Digital Inclusion WikiConnect offers you the chance to develop new skills, contribute your expertise and help combat digital poverty.

Photo CC 2.0 by Oliver Lavery on Flicker โ€“ Digital Divide

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday 24 October 2024, 1:00pm โ€“ 3:30pm
๐Ÿ“ School of Physics and Astronomy

With hands-on workshops, support, and guidance, this project is a unique opportunity to fill knowledge gaps and make knowledge accessible to all. You’ll develop new skills and contribute to a cause that promotes social equity through digital literacy.

๐ŸŽ‰ Special Highlight: Weโ€™re thrilled to have Freddie Quek, a global digital inclusion leader and founder of the #joiningthedots initiative, joining us again, but this time in person! Freddie’s work has significantly impacted national strategies to close the digital divide, and this is a rare chance to hear his insights first-hand.

What is Digital Inclusion WikiConnect?

The project is all about fostering collaboration between staff and students at the University of St Andrews to promote digital inclusion and inclusivity through Wikipedia. Participants will create and edit articles focusing on digital poverty or topics within their expertise. This initiative is not only about expanding Wikipedia, but also about raising awareness of the digital divide, especially for marginalised communities.

Supported by the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Fund, the School of Computer Science, CS EDI Committee, and SACHI, the project is spearheaded by the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Open Knowledge Network (IDEA Network).

Why You Should Join:

  • ๐Ÿง  Plug knowledge gaps in the worldโ€™s largest open-access platform.
  • โœ๏ธ Develop valuable skills in research, wiki writing, and addressing digital literacy.
  • ๐ŸŒ Make an impact on digital poverty by contributing to inclusive knowledge.
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborate with peers and experts, and contribute to an intergenerational knowledge-sharing effort.

Dates for Your Diary:

  • ๐Ÿ“… Kick-Off Workshop: Thursday 24 October 2024 (on-site)
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Weekly Editing Sessions: Supported online by our EDI Engagement Facilitators
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Final Event: Wednesday 27 November 2024 to celebrate participant achievements.

Spaces are limited, and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If the session is fully booked, we will operate a waiting list in case additional spots open up. ๐Ÿ“‹ Sign up now to secure your place or learn more about how this initiative can benefit you.

No prior experience with Wikipedia is requiredโ€”we will support you from registration to publishing your first article! The event is open to all University staff and PhD students.

For more details and to sign up, visit our sign-up form. Letโ€™s work together to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive knowledge sharing.

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