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# [http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Bookshelf_Project Wikimedia Foundation Bookshelf Project]
# [http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Bookshelf_Project Wikimedia Foundation Bookshelf Project]
# [http://schools-wikipedia.org/ The Schools Wikipedia] - a vetted selection of articles
# [http://schools-wikipedia.org/ The Schools Wikipedia] - a vetted selection of articles
# [http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page The Wikimedia Foundation 'Outreach Wiki' frontpage]
# [http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Best_practices_in_giving_a_Wikipedia_presentation Best practices in giving a wikipedia presentation]

Revision as of 00:59, 2 February 2010

Wikimedia Australia and Schools

Wikimedia Australia is interested in liaising with schools to share a variety of information including;

  • What is Wikipedia - An introduction to the priniciples and mechanics involved in Wikipedia work, and wikis in general.
  • Best Practice for students - ways to encourage valuable interactions with wikis, including applications within teaching and learning.
  • Guidance and support for educators - specific ideas and support for existing projects - we're all ears!

Volunteers interested in working in this area

  1. Privatemusings 01:19, 1 December 2009 (UTC)

Tasks

  1. Make rough timetable + discuss goals
  2. Create an outreach pack to share with schools
  3. Engage with more volunteers (!) interested in facilitating WMAU and Schools interaction
  4. Identify some schools / stakeholders and make contact

See also

please feel free to add links below to other projects, news, or even related blogs :-)

  1. Wikimedia Foundation Bookshelf Project
  2. The Schools Wikipedia - a vetted selection of articles
  3. The Wikimedia Foundation 'Outreach Wiki' frontpage
  4. Best practices in giving a wikipedia presentation
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