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Wikipedia in the Classroom: A Study of the Wikimedia in Education at CHRIST (Deemed to be University): by Ananth Subray — published Dec 31, 2020 — last modified May 15, 2021 12:33 PM — filed under: A2K Research, Access to Knowledge
This is a short study on the Wikimedia in Education (WIE) at Christ University, Bengaluru, which aims to offer an overview of the key objectives and challenges of this project and map its impact on teaching-learning practices in multilingual classrooms. The report has been authored by Ananth Subray, with editorial oversight and support by Puthiya Purayil Sneha, and external review by Sumandro Chattapadhyay. This is part of a series of short-term studies undertaken by the CIS-A2K team in 2019–2020.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Wikipedia Introductory Session organized for Data and India portal consultants: by Subhashish Panigrahi — published May 30, 2013 — last modified Jul 17, 2013 06:33 AM — filed under: Open Standards, Digital Governance, Digital Access, Open Data, Open Content, Open Access, Openness, Open Innovation
On May 13, 2013, the Access to Knowledge team led by Subhashish Panigrahi conducted a Wikipedia Introductory Session at the National Informatics Centre in New Delhi for the consultants working for Data and India portal. This session was aimed to emphasize how these portals and their useful data could be used on Wikipedia to create good quality articles.
Located in Openness / Blog
Wikipedia Training in Telugu for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 06, 2013 — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Wikimedia, Wikipedia, Workshop, Openness, Event
CIS-A2K is conducting a Wikipedia training programme in Telugu for the faculty of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Open University (Dr. BRAOU) in Hyderabad on September 5 and 6, 2013.
Located in Openness / Events
Wikipedia turns 11 today: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 16, 2012 — filed under: Openness
The world's largest free encyclopaedia turns 11 on Sunday. To mark the occasion, the Wikipedia community will host events in seven cities across the country. The community is also celebrating the first anniversary of the Wikimedia India chapter.
Located in News & Media
Wikipedia WikiMeetup at Bangalore: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 11, 2016 — last modified Aug 12, 2016 01:31 PM — filed under: CIS-A2K, Access to Knowledge, Wikimedia, Wikipedia, Event
Bangalore based Wikipedians will gather for a meeting at the Centre for Internet and Society on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 3.00 p.m.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Events
Wikipedia workshop at Sinhgad Institute of Technology and Science, Pune: by Abhinav Garule — published Oct 07, 2015 — last modified Feb 26, 2016 10:10 AM — filed under: Marathi Wikipedia, CIS-A2K, Wikipedia, Access to Knowledge
The goal of this Wikipedia workshop is to increase awareness about Wikipedia and equip its participants with the rudiments of contributing to Wikipedia, and to introduce it as a concept to them. The participants will be learn about Wikipedia and its sister projects. Furthermore, they will be encouraged to contribute in these projects.
Located in Openness / Events
Wikipedia Workshop in British Library, Chandigarh: by Subhashish Panigrahi — published Sep 27, 2012 — last modified Oct 04, 2012 12:08 PM — filed under: Openness, Access to Knowledge, Wikimedia
A Wikipedia workshop was organized in Chandigarh by the British Library over two days on August 24 and 25, 2012. Bipin Kumar, Head of British Library and Christina, Deputy Manager had pivotal roles in designing this workshop with support from Piyush, a wikipedian.
Located in Openness
Wikipedia writes a new script: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 24, 2013 — last modified Sep 04, 2013 06:27 AM — filed under: Openness, Wikipedia, Access to Knowledge, Wikimedia
Wikipedia is available in over 30 Indian languages. Add Konkani to that list. The Centre for Internet and Society has just completed a programme of training students to write for Konkani Wikipedia.
Located in News & Media
Wikipedia: State of Tech — A Talk by Erik Moeller: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 02, 2012 — last modified Dec 18, 2012 06:51 AM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Wikimedia, Wikipedia, Openness, Lecture, Event Type
The Centre for Internet & Society, Bangalore is hosting a talk by Erik Moeller, Vice President of Engineering and Product Development at the Wikimedia Foundation at its office in Bangalore on November 12, 2012, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., followed by a lunch discussion.
Located in Openness / Events
WikiSangamotsavam 2016: by [email protected] — published Jan 18, 2017 — last modified Feb 06, 2017 12:47 PM — filed under: CIS-A2K, Telugu Wikipedia, Access to Knowledge
The Malayalam Wikipedia community jointly held its anniversary celebrations and annual gathering in Kasaragod district, Kerala from 26 to 28 December, 2016. The Centre for Internet and Society was invited to partake in the event.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs

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