Wiki Club Jamia/Events/Taking Wiki Club Jamia Ahead

Taking Wiki Club Jamia Ahead was a one-day workshop held at the Department of English in collaboration with the Eng Res Co, and the CIS-A2K, as a part of She Leads initiative. Strategically, it was supported by the Deoband Community Wikimedia and led by Humaira Ali and Bloomingbibliophile

Program overview

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  DilliKiShaam giving an overview of Wikipedia community discussions
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  How do talk pages function
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  Some of the workshop participants attentively listening
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  Group Photo

Participants

The participants included:

• Aafi
• Bloomingbibliophile
• DilliKiShaam
• Humaira Ali
• ThePoeticFrame

Learnings and takeaways

Participants at the workshop delved into the vision and mission of the Wikimedia movement, understanding its commitment to providing free knowledge to everyone. They explored how contributing to platforms like Wikipedia aligns with this vision and supports global knowledge sharing. By engaging with Wikipedia, participants discovered how they can actively contribute to the community. The workshop offered several key takeaways in an engaging manner:

1. Understanding the Wikimedia Movement- Participants gained a deeper insight into the values and goals of the Wikimedia Foundation, emphasizing the importance of free and accessible knowledge
2. Contribution Skills- They learned the technical skills needed to edit and contribute to Wikipedia.
3. Academic Benefits- The session highlighted the academic advantages of contributing to Wikipedia, such as improved editing and writing skills, and a broader understanding of various subjects
4. Community Engagement- Participants realized the importance of community in the Wikimedia movement, learning how collaboration and peer review contribute to the reliability and richness of Wikipedia.
5. Practical Experience- The hands-on activities allowed participants to apply what they learned immediately, reinforcing their new skills and boosting their confidence in editing and contributing to Wikipedia.

The interactive nature of the workshop ensured that learning was not just theoretical but also practical and enjoyable, leaving participants motivated to continue contributing to the Wikimedia movement.