Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] [Wikimedia-IN-PUN] [Press] : Times of India : " Editing Wiki is now part of CoEP's syllabi"

[Hisham Mundol]

Hisham Mundol

Wikimedia India Programs
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Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum 
of all knowledge.  Help us make it a reality!

On Aug 18, 2011, at 8:27 AM, Anirudh Bhati wrote:

> Thank you for posting this, Tinu.
> 
> Hisham, it is really heartening to know that we are making inroads into the 
> higher education system of India beginning with these institutes.
> 
> Can you tell us more about the agreement that the WMF has entered into with 
> the colleges?  Thanks so much.

:-)

Strictly speaking, there's not been any agreement between WMF and any of the 
colleges.  It's an MoU between WMF and individual teachers / professors.  It 
outlines what we'd like them to do as part of the program and, on sucessful 
conclusion, we award them recognition in the form of a honorary "Wikipedia 
Teaching Fellowship."  This is to acknowledge the additional efforts they have 
put in.

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[Wikimediaindia-l] Mumbai Meetup XII on 20th August 2011

[wheredevelsdare]

Hiya,

This is to announce Mumbai Meetup XII will take place on Saturday 20th August 
2011 at 4pm (Day After Tomorrow). Venue:
 ABC Paradigms - 311, 3rd Floor, Parvati Complex, Sun Mill Compound, 
Lower Parel (Opposite Phoenix Mills). Nearest Railway Station is Lower 
Parel (Western Line).

Agenda:

Introductions & General Discussions.Update on India Programs (including 
Education Programs) by Hisham Mundol, Coordinator India ProgramsIntroduction of 
Nikita Tandon, newly appointed Officer in Charge of Participation at Wikimedia 
India Programs (by Hisham Mundol, Coordinator India Programs)Updates on 
WikiConference India 2011 (scheduled to take place in November at Mumbai)
Preview of Oral Citations Project Video (To be confirmed)GLAM update

Despite extremely short notice we hope to see good attendance for this meet.

Kind Regards,

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[Wikimediaindia-l] [Press] : Sakaal Times : 1, 000 city students selected to write for Wikipedia

[CherianTinu Abraham]

*Sakaal Times : 1,000 city students selected to write for Wikipedia*
http://www.sakaaltimes.com/SakaalTimesBeta/20110818/5418078935336057340.htm
http://epaper.sakaaltimes.com/SakaalTimes/18Aug2011/Enlarge/page5.htm

*PUNE: Over 1,000 local students, including 843 from College of Engineering,
Pune (CoEP) alone, have become part of Wikipedia's 'India education program'
that aims at generating quality content for the world's largest online
encyclopedia with the participation from academic community in India. *
* *
*Wikipedia, during early June this year, had rolled out this initiative in
India with Pune being chosen as preferred location for the pilot launch.*
* *
*“We have framed courses in seven different disciplines of engineering as a
part of 'India education program' and a total 843 students have been
enrolled for these courses. Students assessment in these courses will
reflect in their internal evaluation,” CoEP director Anil Sahasrabudhe said.
*
* *
*“We have appointed ten faculty members for these courses, while 12
classrooms are practicing this innovation in teaching,” he told reporters on
Wednesday.*
* *
*Hishan Mundol, who is leading 'India education program' said that Wikipedia
and CoEP faculty members have signed agreement to execute the programme.*
* *
*“Our initiative has been facilitating innovative ways of teaching and
innovative ways of engaging students.  Students undergo a lot of written
assignments, some of which would be replaced by writing articles for
Wikipedia,” he said.*
* *
*Symbiosis School of Economics, Modern College of Engineering and SNDT
Women's University (Pune Campus) are other local institutions, whose
students have participated in the 'India education program' in the beginning
phase.*
* *
*Prior to launch of its programme, Wikipedia had trained a group of  22
volunteers, referred as 'campus ambassadors', who are expected to reach out
to campuses to aid faculties and students in the matter of editing/creating
content on online encyclopedia.*
* *
*WIKI’S AIM*
*Wikipedia is of the view that information about India is not adequately
represented on the online encyclopedia and filling this void is their main
aim.*



Regards
Tinu Cherian
http://wiki.wikimedia.in/In_the_news#Aug_2011
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[Wikimediaindia-l] Wikipedia = encyclopedia ?

[CherianTinu Abraham]

Wikipedia = encyclopedia ?
No wonder even journos refer to anything that comes closer to encyclopedia
as Wikipedia :)

DNA : Soon, you may hear Kannada Wikipedia
http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_soon-you-may-hear-kannada-wikipedia_1567229



Regards
Tinu Cherian
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Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Mumbai Meetup XII on 20th August 2011

[wheredevelsdare]

PS: Do sign up if you are attending: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Mumbai/Mumbai12

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Subject: [Wikimediaindia-l] Mumbai Meetup XII on 20th August 2011








Hiya,

This is to announce Mumbai Meetup XII will take place on Saturday 20th August 
2011 at 4pm (Day After Tomorrow). Venue:
 ABC Paradigms - 311, 3rd Floor, Parvati Complex, Sun Mill Compound, 
Lower Parel (Opposite Phoenix Mills). Nearest Railway Station is Lower 
Parel (Western Line).

Agenda:

Introductions & General Discussions.Update on India Programs (including 
Education Programs) by Hisham Mundol, Coordinator India ProgramsIntroduction of 
Nikita Tandon, newly appointed Officer in Charge of Participation at Wikimedia 
India Programs (by Hisham Mundol, Coordinator India Programs)Updates on 
WikiConference India 2011 (scheduled to take place in November at Mumbai)
Preview of Oral Citations Project Video (To be confirmed)GLAM update

Despite extremely short notice we hope to see good attendance for this meet.

Kind Regards,

  

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Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Mumbai Meetup XII on 20th August 2011

[Vickram Crishna]

Just a tiny (but significant) correction:

On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 2:40 PM,  wrote:

>
>
>- Introduction of *Nikita Tandon*, newly appointed Officer in Charge of
>Participation at Wikimedia India Programs (by *Hisham Mundol*,
>Coordinator India Programs)
>
>
She is Nitika Tandon.

>
>

-- 
Vickram
Fool On The Hill 
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Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] [WikiConference-India 2011] Mumbai Meetup XII on 20th August 2011

[wheredevelsdare]

My apologies, Nitika!

Updated on the page: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Mumbai/Mumbai12


Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:09:01 +0530
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Subject: Re: [WikiConference-India 2011] [Wikimediaindia-l] Mumbai Meetup   
XII on 20th August 2011

Just a tiny (but significant) correction:

On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 2:40 PM,   wrote:








Introduction of Nikita Tandon, newly appointed Officer in Charge of 
Participation at Wikimedia India Programs (by Hisham Mundol, Coordinator India 
Programs)


She is Nitika Tandon.  


-- 
Vickram
Fool On The Hill


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Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Wikipedia = encyclopedia ?

[Hari Prasad Nadig]

Tinu,

Kanaja.in (http://kanaja.in) is not quite an encyclopedia. They're now
garnering creative content, literature, books and much more on the website.
It runs on Wordpress, and is not technically a 'wiki' either.

There are inaccuracies in this report.

On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 3:22 PM, CherianTinu Abraham
wrote:

> Wikipedia = encyclopedia ?
> No wonder even journos refer to anything that comes closer to encyclopedia
> as Wikipedia :)
>
> DNA : Soon, you may hear Kannada Wikipedia
>
> http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_soon-you-may-hear-kannada-wikipedia_1567229
>



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