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'''When:''' Monday 4 July 2011<br />
'''When:''' Monday 4 July 2011<br />
'''Where:''' BBC Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR: ask at reception for the Wikipedia event.<br />
'''Where:''' BBC Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR: ask at reception for the Wikipedia event.<br />
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== Aims ==
== Aims ==
In March, [[Bristol Wiki Academy 1]] gave an overview of Wikipedia and its related projects, and how they could benefit the community. This event is focused on training participants to be active and confident participants in the global Wikimedia community.
In March, [[Bristol Wiki Academy 1]] gave an overview of Wikipedia and its related projects, and how they could benefit the community. This event was focused on training participants to be active and confident participants in the global Wikimedia community.


Attendees will:
Attendees would:
# Get an overview of the Wikimedia projects
# Get an overview of the Wikimedia projects
# Gain ''hands-on experience'' of Wikipedia editing, writing about any subject they like
# Gain ''hands-on experience'' of Wikipedia editing, writing about any subject they like
# Learn a variety of ways to improve, and benefit from, the Wikimedia projects
# Learn a variety of ways to improve, and benefit from, the Wikimedia projects
# Learn about the range of work done by Wikimedia UK
# Learn about the range of work done by Wikimedia UK
# Discuss how we can encourage others to get the benefit in making knowledge and culture freely accessible to the world
# Discuss how we can encourage others to benefit from, and contribute to, our mission to make knowledge and culture freely accessible to the world


Attendance at this event counts toward recognition as a [[Ambassadors|Wikipedia Ambassador]].
Attendance at this event counted toward recognition as a [[Ambassadors|Wikipedia Ambassador]].


Guests are advised to bring a ''laptop computer'' (or iPad or tablet) and a ''book'' - any book at all that interests you.
Guests were advised to bring a ''laptop computer'' (or iPad or tablet) and a any book at all that would interest them.


'''Pre-registration is necessary, but free.''' If you are interested, send a short email to martin.poulter{{@}}wikimedia.org.uk and say why you'd like to come to the event. '''A small number of places are available''' on a first-come-first-served basis.
'''A small number of places were available''' on a first-come-first-served basis.


== Agenda ==
== Agenda ==
The day will run from '''10.30 until 4pm''' with a lunch break.
The day run from '''10.30 until 4pm''' with a lunch break.


# Introductions and aims of the day
# Introductions and aims of the day
# Overview: free knowledge for everyone (Martin)
# Overview: free knowledge for everyone (Martin)
# What can you contribute? (Discussion exercise) (Martin)
# The drive for quality on Wikipedia (Jez)
# The drive for quality on Wikipedia (Jez)
# Activity: finding and evaluating content (Martin)
# Activity: finding and evaluating content (Martin)
# Activity: making a contribution (Martin)
# Activity: making a contribution (Martin)
# Wikimedia UK: how people and organisations are working with us to build and preserve knowledge and culture (Martin?)
# Bristol Wireless: example of a community project using open source and open content (Steve Woods)
# Bristol Wireless: example of a community project using open source and open content (Steve Woods)
# Bristol and Wikimedia (Steve Virgin)


== Presenters/facilitators ==
== Presenters/facilitators ==
* [[User:MartinPoulter]]
* [[User:MartinPoulter]]
* [[User:Woodsy]]
* [[User:Woodsy]] (Steve Woods)
* [[:wikipedia:User:Jezhotwells|User:Jezhotwells]]
* [[:wikipedia:User:Jezhotwells|User:Jezhotwells]]
* Steve Virgin
* [[:wikipedia:User:Rodw|User:Rodw]] gave on-wiki help (welcoming new users)


== Handouts, "homework" and materials ==
== Attendees ==
In advance of the event, participants will receive an email with some simple preparation for the event.
* {{w|User:Cortina driver}}
* {{w|User:TShapcott}}
* {{w|User:Stevebattle}}
* {{w|User:Tb7416}}
* {{w|User:Missmadeira}}
* {{w|User:HLuna70}}
* {{w|User:Wikisamia}}
* {{w|User:Bs5er}}
* {{w|User:Samdownie}}
* Christina Zaba attended the post-training discussion


Materials from the event will be added here.
== Coverage and commentary ==
* [http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2011/07/second-wikipedia-training-day-at-bbc-bristol/ Second Wikipedia Training Day at BBC Bristol]: Post by Steve Virgin for the Wikimedia UK blog
* [http://www.bristolwireless.net/2011/07/bristol-holds-its-second-wiki-academy/ Bristol holds its second Wiki Academy]: Blog post by Steve Woods (Woodsy)
* [http://mediaquestmood.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/wikimedia/ Wikimedia: a free knowledge movement]: blog post by Missmadeira


== Coverage and commentary ==
[[Category:Training events for newcomers]]
[[Category:Events in 2011]]
[[Category:Events in South West England]]

Latest revision as of 15:28, 11 September 2013

Historical
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When: Monday 4 July 2011
Where: BBC Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR: ask at reception for the Wikipedia event.
What: A day event where people can learn about Wikipedia and its sister projects, including how to contribute.
Hosted by: The BBC Anchor Project and Wikimedia UK

Aims

In March, Bristol Wiki Academy 1 gave an overview of Wikipedia and its related projects, and how they could benefit the community. This event was focused on training participants to be active and confident participants in the global Wikimedia community.

Attendees would:

  1. Get an overview of the Wikimedia projects
  2. Gain hands-on experience of Wikipedia editing, writing about any subject they like
  3. Learn a variety of ways to improve, and benefit from, the Wikimedia projects
  4. Learn about the range of work done by Wikimedia UK
  5. Discuss how we can encourage others to benefit from, and contribute to, our mission to make knowledge and culture freely accessible to the world

Attendance at this event counted toward recognition as a Wikipedia Ambassador.

Guests were advised to bring a laptop computer (or iPad or tablet) and a any book at all that would interest them.

A small number of places were available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Agenda

The day run from 10.30 until 4pm with a lunch break.

  1. Introductions and aims of the day
  2. Overview: free knowledge for everyone (Martin)
  3. The drive for quality on Wikipedia (Jez)
  4. Activity: finding and evaluating content (Martin)
  5. Activity: making a contribution (Martin)
  6. Bristol Wireless: example of a community project using open source and open content (Steve Woods)
  7. Bristol and Wikimedia (Steve Virgin)

Presenters/facilitators

Attendees

Coverage and commentary

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