WikiIndaba 2023/Submissions/OTA Update Hackathon

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Author(s): Michaelgraaf (talk) 15:03, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]	Username(s): Michaelgraaf (talk) 15:03, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]	Type of submission: Workshop
	Affiliation: Wikimedia South Africa	Theme(s): Education, Media Outreach, Partnerships, Technology
Abstract: This hackathon will combine physical and remote participants into teams and let them collaborate on attempting to achieve proof-of-concept of automated, over-the-air updating of offline (Kiwix) libraries such as Wikipedia, using a simulated TV signal in the hackathon venue. Each team will be issued with a receiver device which is integrated with a server containing a Kiwix library. The devices will later be used for a pilot deployment with a broadcast partner. See [OTA Update Hackathon proposal]		Level of advancement: medium
		Special requirements: The event requires a small venue to be set aside for participants to come and go during the entire Indaba.
		Extra information: Etherpad

How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region? It is hoped that this will become a new feature of Wiki Indaba, further enhancing its standing as "Africa's Wikimania." Of course, in the long run all low-resource communities without good/affordable internet can gain access to updated offline resources. Even school text books and homework can be distributed by datacasting.

Update: 25 Aug 2024

We have confirmation that the event is continuing in October in Johannesburg, and online! Other projects, such as an online keyboard for certain languages, will also be included. Stand by for details.

Update: 10 Nov 2023

A report has been submitted via Meta: [[1]]

(4 Nov) I'm at the hotel (room 3217) preparing to set up the hackathon in the Ijoukak Room (lockable access granted 4/11) Please join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/+FDvj6fgPIe1mOWE0

Some relevant resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w7u5ceiVIa_T11e4cHrZFtVQD_bBjQdibPPmI12pdGg/edit

I am contacting each interested participant but those who added themselves without being logged in, need to contact me with the following information please:

Do you still wish to participate?
If so, by attending Wiki Indaba or remotely?
Do you have an area of digital expertise/experience?

Kindly reply on my talk page. Thanks, merci, obregado, shukran. Michaelgraaf (talk) 12:53, 23 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The event has been officially put on the program and a dedicated venue arranged. Remote participants may still register below until 30 October.

Interested participants

(register below and ask your questions now to the session organizer; please indicate whether you want to participate physically or remotely)

Annick green (Physical)
Accuratecy051 (remote) 11:05, 28 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Bolanle Adeleye (remote)
Ugwulebo (talk) (physical)
Kaitoo5 (remote)
Onwuka Glory (talk) 18:30, 28 May 2023 (UTC)(Remote)[reply]
Akwugo (talk) 19:03, 28 May 2023 (UTC) (Remote)[reply]
Macocobovi (talk)(Remote)
Ngangaesther (talk)(in-person)
Barke11 (talk) 16:54, 29 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Hussein m mmbaga (talk) 18:08, 29 May 2023 (UTC) (online)[reply]
Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 19:53, 29 May 2023 (UTC) (physically) I am available to provide support if needed.[reply]
Yaw tuba (talk) 20:33, 29 May 2023 (UTC) ) I am always available to provide support in person and virtually.[reply]
Elkan21 (talk) 20:34, 29 May 2023 (UTC)(Remote/Sponsorship will be needed for in-person)[reply]
(Physical)Dnshitobu (talk) 20:44, 29 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Abakar B (User talk:Abakar B) 12:30, 30 May 2023 (UTC)(physical)[reply]
Robertjamal12 ~🔔 13:53, 31 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Ruby D-Brown (talk) 10:41, 2 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Bukky658 (talk) 21:06, 4 June 2023 (UTC) (in person)[reply]
Ridzaina (talk) 03:51, 5 June 2023 (UTC) (in person)[reply]
Wandji Collins (talk) 03:31, 20 July 2023 (UTC) (in person)[reply]
Muhammad Idriss Criteria (remote)
--Akouete (talk) 20:25, 28 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Kateregga1 (talk) 17:43, 11 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]
—M@sssly^✉ 14:40, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Rwebogora (talk) 21:21, 12 September 2023 (UTC) (in-person)[reply]
RukayatAjeigbe (talk)
Anthere (talk) 09:42, 14 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Alhassan Mohammed Awal (talk) 11:45, 13 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
EKokou (talk) 18:08, 25 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Dagelf (talk) 09:25, 31 October 2023 (UTC) What I love about this project is that it crosses many domains: Radio, Hardware, Software, Organizational.[reply]