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Indian Women in Science Wiki edit-a-thon
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 13, 2014 — filed under: , , , ,
A Wikipedia edit-a-thon is being held at the Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore on October 11, 2014 from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. The event is being organized by IndiaBioScience in collaboration with the Centre for Internet and Society's Access to Knowledge team.
Located in Openness / Events
Wikipedia can establish Tulu in a wider way
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 24, 2014 — filed under: , , , ,
In his predential address after inaugurating the three-day workshop on ‘The use of internet for promotion of Tulu language,’ organised by Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy President Janki M Brahmavar opined that internet media, especially Wikipedia, can contribute to a large extent towards the promotion of Tulu language. The president said there was a need for the effective use of Unicode for the digital interpretation of Tulu.
Located in Openness / News & Media
Wiki Media Foundation keen on developing Urdu Wikipedia
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 31, 2014 last modified Nov 01, 2014 01:23 PM — filed under: , , , ,
The Wikipedia India Community Consultation 2014 was organized by the Wiki Media Foundation (WMF) and Wikipedia India Chapter in collaboration with Centre for Internet Society (CIS A2K) Bangalore on The venue was Movenpick Hotel and scheduled for October 4th and 5th here.
Located in Openness / News & Media
Blog Entry The Digital Classroom: Social Justice and Pedagogy
by Nishant Shah published Dec 23, 2011 last modified May 08, 2015 12:36 PM — filed under: , , , , , ,
What happens when we look at the classroom as a space of social justice? What are the ways in which students can be engaged in learning beyond rote memorisation? What innovative methods can be evolved to make students stakeholders in their learning process? These were some of the questions that were thrown up and discussed at the 2 day Faculty Training workshop for participant from colleges included in the Pathways to Higher Education programme, supported by Ford Foundation and collaboratively executed by the Higher Education Innovation and Research Application and the Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore.
Located in Digital Natives / Pathways to Higher Education
Blog Entry WIPO SCCR 41: Notes from Day 3 and Day 4
by Anubha Sinha published Jul 07, 2021 last modified Jul 08, 2021 02:51 PM — filed under: , , ,
Day 3 and 4 saw the presentation of four studies conducted by external experts on music markets in various regions in the world and one study on rights of stage directors of theatrical productions. Day 4 saw member states sharing their positions on a proposal for creation of two rights 1) rights of stage directors of stage productions and 2) public lending right. The Chair also presented the draft summary of the session upon its conclusion, on Day 4. This blog post shares the specific text under the broadcasting and limitations and exceptions agenda items, relevant from an access to knowledge perspective.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Blog Entry Web Accessibility Policy Making: An International Perspective
by Nirmita Narasimhan published Feb 28, 2012 last modified Sep 25, 2012 05:33 AM — filed under: , ,
G3ict and CIS are pleased to announce the publication of a new, improved edition of the Web Accessibility Policy Making: An International Perspective. The report published in cooperation with the Hans Foundation provides an updated synopsis of the many policies that governments have implemented around the world to ensure that the Internet and websites are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Located in Accessibility
Knowledge and Openness in the Digital Era: Coverage in Enadu
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 25, 2014 last modified Jul 04, 2014 11:32 AM — filed under: , , ,
Eenadu covered the event on June 25, 2014. T. Vishnu Vardhan and Rahmanuddin Shaik are quoted.
Located in News & Media
Knowledge and Openness in the Digital Era: Coverage in Sakshi
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 25, 2014 last modified Jul 04, 2014 11:31 AM — filed under: , , ,
Sakshi covered the Vijaywada event on June 25, 2014. T. Vishnu Vardhan and Rahmanuddin Shaik gave their inputs.
Located in News & Media
Access to Knowledge Bulletin — May 2014
by Prasad Krishna published May 01, 2014 last modified Jul 04, 2014 05:30 AM — filed under: , , ,
The Access to Knowledge (Wikipedia) newsletter for the month of May 2014:
Located in About Us / Newsletters
150 Rare Books Get New Lease of Life Online, Courtesy Students
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 18, 2014 — filed under: , , , ,
You might have heard about Samkshepa Vedartham by Clement Pianius, the first book printed in Malayalam but might not have got a chance to read it.
Located in News & Media