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| [[File:Wikimedia_UK_volunteers_working_at_Train_the_Trainer_weekend.JPG|thumb|right|200px|A Training the Trainers event - but the reliance on pens and paper may soon fade...]] | | [[File:Wikimedia_UK_volunteers_working_at_Train_the_Trainer_weekend_2.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Participants at a previous training session]] |
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| We’re in the process of developing a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to support teaching new editors how to edit Wikipedia. This will be a particularly useful resource for those training new editors, such as those people who have progressed through our [http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:PrefixIndex/Training_the_Trainers/ Training the Trainers programme] Work is progressing well, so now seems like a useful time to provide an update.
| | ''This post was written by Daria Cybulska, our Events Organiser'' |
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| The system has been built using the open source platform [https://moodle.org/ Moodle], which is especially popular among universities, colleges and professionals with an interest in the field of continuous professional development. Moodle allows for bespoke course structures to be designed by those creating and teaching the course. Much thought was given to the structure and design of the course and we’ve taken an approach which breaks down the content into three distinct levels. For now, we’ll call these Level A, Level B and Level C.
| | Wikimedia UK is committed to supporting our volunteers. To encourage them to teach others how to edit Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, we are running a weekend training workshop. This will take place on the weekend of 23-24 February in Newcastle, and we would particularly encourage anyone from the North East and Scotland to attend. |
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| Level A is the level for absolute beginners and will cover the basics, such as what Wikipedia is and how it works. Level B is the intermediate level and touches on some of the finer points of editing and also looks at some of the principles of Wikipedia in more detail. Level C is for more advanced users of Wikipedia. As well as the three main levels of the course, over time a database of case studies will evolve and serve as a vehicle for further study. <span class="plainlinks">[http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/01/virtual-learning-environment-making-good-progress/ <nowiki>[</nowiki>...<nowiki>]</nowiki>]</span>
| | The workshop will be delivered by a professional training company and aims to improve delegates’ abilities to deliver any training workshop. It’s especially relevant to anybody who already runs Wikimedia-related training, or is very interested in doing so in near future. The workshop is a chance to: |
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| | The course will run from 9:30 am-6:30pm on Saturday and 9am-5pm on Sunday. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. We should also be able to cover travel and accommodation if you let us know in advance. <span class="plainlinks">[http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/01/training-for-trainers-session-confirmed-for-newcastle/ <nowiki>[</nowiki>...<nowiki>]</nowiki>]</span> |
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Wikimedia UK
Open knowledge for all
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If you'd like to see what Wikimedia UK is working on, our website is the best place for our community of volunteers, donors and members to stay up to date.
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The Wikimedia projects are special: they are written and curated by thousands of volunteers. They are also supported by voluntary donations, through Wikimedia UK, the Wikimedia Foundation and other international chapters.
Wikimedia UK is a charity registered in England and Wales that supports and promotes Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects such as Wikimedia Commons. Our mission is to help people and organisations create and preserve open knowledge, and to help provide easy access for all. We do this by supporting volunteer editors and contributors ('Wikimedians'), by working in partnership with cultural and educational institutions, by hosting training sessions and editing events, and by acting to advocate the benefits of open knowledge generally.
There are several ways to get involved in the charity's work. You can become a member for just £5 per year. You can volunteer to work with us in a variety of ways, both online and offline. You can also make a donation (and if you're a UK taxpayer, we can claim Gift Aid). Subscribe to our Friends' Newsletter to stay in touch. Click the buttons below to learn more.
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Members play a key role in shaping the future of the Chapter. Membership is open to all and costs just £5 a year.
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We organise dozens of events each year, including meetups, editing events, "Backstage Pass" events at museums, workshops and conferences.
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