Open Knowledge Ambassador training Oxford University

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In the Hilary (Spring) term of 2016, Martin Poulter (in his capacity as Wikimedian In Residence at the Bodleian Libraries) is running a four-part course to give Oxford University members a deeper understanding of Wikipedia and other open knowledge projects, and the ability to involve others in improving them. This is the first course of its type given by a UK university.

Sessions

Session 1: What would a world of open knowledge be like?

Wednesday 20 January

Session 2: Getting knowledge out

Wednesday 3 February

Session 3: Putting knowledge in.

Wednesday 17 February

Session 4: Building collaborations

Wednesday 2 March

Coverage

Evaluation

Session 1

Seven attendees: 3 men and 4 women.

I enjoyed this workshop.

4 4 4 4 5 Mean: 4.2

I learnt new things in this workshop.

4 4 5 4 5 Mean: 4.4

The pace was about right.

4 5 4 4 5 Mean: 4.4

I would recommend other people take a workshop like this.

4 5 4 3 5 Mean: 4.2

I will do something different in my work as a result of attending.

3 5 4 4 5 Mean: 4.2

What is the most surprising thing you learnt about in this workshop?
  • the detail that is involved in creating wiki/ open resources
  • The existence of “peer-reviewed” (featured) articles on Wikipedia
  • Additional (and useful) resource
  • The timeline tool [Histropedia] - awesome!
  • I was not aware of Histropedia or Immap, or how they work.
Tell us at least one thing which would have improved this workshop for you.
  • can’t identify any.
  • Handout or online guide to refer to later or to make notes as going along.
  • Not sure!
  • A couple of times I found myself behind on the PC tasks.
  • [blank]
Any further comments to add- either positive or negative?
  • Thanks, very interesting
  • Martin is very clearly knowledgeable in this topic area. Thanks.
  • [rest blank]

Session 2

Three attendees: 1 woman and 2 men.

I enjoyed this workshop.

5 5 4 Mean: 4.7

I learnt new things in this workshop.

5 5 5 Mean: 5.0

The pace was about right.

5 5 4 Mean: 4.7

I would recommend other people take a workshop like this.

5 5 4 Mean: 4.7

I will do something different in my work as a result of attending.

4 5 3 Mean: 4.0

What is the most surprising thing you learnt about in this workshop?
  • Generally the amount of metadata available in relation to pages & projects
  • Differences between subject areas in level of detail for projects
  • The review process with regards to article status in Wikipedia
Tell us at least one thing which would have improved this workshop for you.
  • Since it was a small group is was easy to clarify things with you as we went along, eg. further questions regarding the instructions. This might have been more difficult with more people - not really a criticism, I realise.
  • If I had remembered my Bod log-in. Or had been able to think of a subject to explore (one that had projects)
  • Test of sandbox editing for a hands-on feel - though time may not allow.
Any further comments to add- either positive or negative?
  • Good atmosphere!
  • Another enjoyable session. Thanks.
  • [blank]
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