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Aflia Wikidata Project Cohort 2/Course Structure

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The table below provides an outlined overview of the course structure during the period.

AfLIA Wikidata Project Course Structure
Topic Week & Audience Content
Opening week

Course orientation


Cohort 2

27 July 2023 : Opening session

  • Course overview including course structure, technology and tools to use, days of study and expectations.
  • Introduction to the various platforms for use e.g Course Outreach dashboard &, Moodle among others.
  • Click here for the link to recording
Section 0 Week 0

Cohort 2

01 August 2023 : Systems orientation

Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1690887625

  • Creating a user account on Wikidata ;
  • Navigating the course outreach dashboard and signing up for the course ;
  • Accessing Moodle and completing your enrollment ;
  • Accessing the course material on the various platforms ;
  • Click here for the link to this week's recording

Section 1


Introduction to Wikidata

Week 1

Cohort 2

08 August 2023

Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1691492425

  • Mission alignment (why are we here)
  • Definition of Wikidata and Open Data and their relationship
  • What is and why Wikidata for librarians?
  • Introduction to Wikidata, its key concepts and vocabulary, pros and cons
  • Assignment on Moodle
  • Click here for the link to the recording for Week 1
10 August 2023 : Learning Circles for Week 1

Section 2

Linked Data, concepts of Linked Data and Databases

Week 2


Cohort

15 August 2023

Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1692097225

  • What is open data, linked data?
  • Concepts of linked data
  • Why do we need linked data and databases
  • Uses of databases and linked data
  • Copyright issues with Wikidata
  • Assignment on Moodle
  • Click here for the link to the recording for Week 2
17 August 2023 : Learning Circles for Week 2

Section 3

Interacting with WikiData

Week 3

Cohort

24 August 2023 : Adding to Wikidata

Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1692702025

  • What kind of Information is on Wikidata? Introduction to the page/interface and it’s breakdown
  • Adding items to Wikidata
  • Wikidata and your local language
  • Assignment on Moodle
  • Click here for the link to the recording for Week 3
24 August 2023 : Learning circles for Week 3

Week 4


Cohort

29 August 2023 : Querying WikiData

Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1693306825

  • Various WikiData tools such as SPARQL, the Wikidata Query Builder ,Hays Tools
  • Visualising WikiData
  • Wikidata and your local language
  • Evaluating Wikidata
  • Assignment on Moodle
  • Click here for the link to the recording for Week 4
31 August 2023 : Learning circles for Week 4

Section 4


Practical applications of WikiData

Week 5


Cohort

05 September 2023

Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1693911625

  • How do I share what I know about Wikidata? Who are my potential partners e.g local user groups, local library associations, staff members
  • Case studies of practical applications of Wikidata in Africa preferably in information institutions
  • Practical applications of Wikidata e.g research ,showcasing events, thematic contests and edit–a-thons. sensitisation and outreach, annual celebrations
  • Click here for the link to the recording for Week 5
07 September 2023 : Learning circles for Week 5

Section 5


The Wikidata Community and opportunities

Week 6

Cohort & general AfLIA audience

12 September 2023

Your local time is here : https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1694516425

  • A presentation from the community officer to highlight ways of connecting to the Wikimedia Foundation and Wikidata funding opportunities available to librarians and information workers
  • The Wikidata community (e.g user groups, IFLA LD4 etc) and its representatives briefly talking about who they are and what they do, how they can be contacted and what opportunities exist for joining and collaboration (Wikidata Community Showcase including research)
  • Click here for the link to the recording for Week 6
End of Round 2 but keep communication open to support individuals develop their ideas