EduWiki Conference 2014
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EduWiki Conference 2014 is the third annual conference organised by Wikimedia UK focusing on Education projects.
This is a one-day event raising awareness of the educational possibilities of Wikipedia and sister projects, and developing Wikimedia UK's academic engagement. In light of the fact that Wikimania 2014 drew substantial resources away from the EduWiki conference, this year's event is taking the form of a symposium bringing together all those in the Education sector who have benefited directly from WMUK support over the years. Aside from presentations about case studies from across the UK, this event also offers an opportunity for others across the education sector to attend workshops for Educators and/or Campus Ambassadors, providing support for those using Wikipedia as a teaching platform.
Schedule
The main theme for EduWiki 2014 is ensuring more meaningful engagement with Wikimedia in Education across the UK.
| Time | Details | Room |
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| 8:45am | Registration | St Leonard's Hall |
| 9:30am | Welcome & Introduction
Toni Sant, Wikimedia UK Education Organiser |
St Trinnean's |
| 9:35am | Conference Opening
Peter McColl, Rector, University of Edinburgh |
St Trinnean's |
| 9:50am | Keynote presentation
Floor Koudijs, Senior Manager, Wikipedia Education Program at Wikimedia Foundation |
St Trinnean's |
| 10:20am | Wikimedians in Residence across the Education sector
Marc Haynes, Wikipedian in Residence at Coleg Cymraeg, Wales Martin Poulter, former Wikimedia Ambassador at Jisc Respondent: Andy Mabbett, Wikipedian in Residence at ORCID & Wikimedian in Residence at the Royal Society of Chemistry, on "ORCID in education" |
St Trinnean's |
| 11:00am | Tea/Coffee break | St Leonard's Hall |
| 11:20am | Showcasing WMUK-supported projects
Brian Kelly, EduWiki Serbia 2014 delegate - with Filip Maljković, Wikimedia Serbia Kate Dorney, TaPRA Research Officer and Senior Curator V&A Museum |
St Trinnean's |
| 12:00pm | Engaging Wikimedia in Scotland
Greg Singh, Lecturer in Communications, Media & Culture - University of Stirling Discussion panel: 'Education Matters in Scotland,' led by Ally Crockford, Wikimedian in Residence at the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh |
St Trinnean's |
| 1:00pm | Lunch | St Leonard's Hall |
| 2:00pm | Workshop A: For new Campus Ambassadors and Educators (led by Martin Poulter & Toni Sant) Workshop B: Intermediate session for Campus Ambassadors and Educators (led by Tighe Flanagan & Darren Stephens) |
Nelson Room Bonnar Room |
| 3:30pm | Tea/Coffee break | St Leonard's Hall |
| 4:00pm | Workshops continue | as above |
| 5:00pm | Closing plenary including lightning talks by members of the Wikipedia Education Collaborative (chaired by Anna Koval) | Nelson Room |
EduWiki will also provide an opportunity for Wikipedia Education Collaborative members to follow-up on previous discussions, mainly through a full-day meeting on the day after EduWiki. However, Wikipedia Education Collaborative members will be present during EduWiki and will engage with delegates in a number of ways, which will be announced during the event.
Speaker images
Floor Koudijs, Senior Manager, Wikipedia Education Program
Tighe Flanagan, Arab World Education Program Manager
Marc Haynes, Wikipedian in Residence at Coleg Cymraeg
Ally Crockford, Wikimedian in Residence at the National Library of Scotland
Darren Stephens, University of Hull @ Scarborough
Toni Sant, Wikimedia UK Education Organiser
Padmini Ray Murray, University of Stirling
Greg Singh, University of Stirling
Brian Kelly
Martin Poulter, Former Wikimedia Ambassador at Jisc
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Getting here
Arriving by train
Edinburgh's main rail station is Waverley Station, situated between the city's old and new towns. Upon arrival in Waverley Station, further transport is available in the form of taxi ranks located within the station itself, or by means of the local buses which depart from stances on the nearby Princes Street or Waverley Bridge (see below for details), or the newly operational tram system that runs down Princes St, connecting Waverley to Haymarket Station and Edinburgh Airport. Waverley is also connected to the airport via a 24 hour airlink bus that departs from Waverley Bridge, typically every ten minutes.
Arriving by air
Edinburgh Airport is located approximately 8 miles outside of the city centre. Directions for driving to and from Edinburgh Airport are available on the website's transport links page. For access to the city centre via public transport, the airport is well-connected by both bus and trams. A 24 airlink service (£4 one way, £7 open return) runs approximately every ten minutes, and arrives in the city centre, at Waverley Station, in roughly 25 minutes. The new Edinburgh Tram system runs every 8-10 minutes, and costs £5 one way, £8 return.
Arriving at the venue
The EduWiki 2014 venue, St Leonard's Hall, is located approximately 25 minutes (walking distance) from Waverley Station, and is also well-connected by bus. Lothian Buses is Edinburgh's local bus company, running throughout the city; a single fare costs £1.50 for any trip, while a day pass will allow you unlimited travel for the day of purchase for only £3.50.
Exiting Waverley Station via Princes Street will allow you to access the #30 and 33 buses, which depart across from the Scott Monument on Princes St, or the #14 bus, which departs from the North Bridge around the corner. All three buses stop in front of the Commonwealth Pool, which is a short (2 minute) walk from St Leonard's Hall. The Lothian Buses route map will allow you to see the routes laid out over a Google map of Edinburgh; St Leonard's Hall is located just off of Dalkeith Rd in Newington.
Taxis, particularly black cabs, are common in Edinburgh city centre, and can also be booked by phone. The total cab fare will vary, but the distance between Waverley Station and St Leonard's Hall is approximately 10 minutes. The most widely used taxi companies in Edinburgh include:
- Central Radio Taxis (Black Cabs) - +44 131 229-2468
- City Cabs (Black Cabs) - +44 131 228-1211
- Edinburgh Taxi (minicabs - pre-book only) - +44 131 610-1234
See also
- Accommodation - where to stay during the conference
- Wikivoyage travel guide for Edinburgh
- Wikipedia article on transport in Edinburgh
- Lothian Buses route maps - select services to determine the best route.
- EduWiki 2014 Google Map - a map detailing the location of the EduWiki 2014 venue as well as several nearby options for accommodation, with an optional layer outlining several nearby popular tourist destinations
Feedback from the last event
See what attendees thought of last year's EduWiki Conference.