User:Stevesuny/sandbox/WikimediaCourse

Transparency of Authorship: This document has been generated in collaboration with ChatGPT

It is suggested that the template be included. = Course Description =

5 Words Dive deep into Wikimedia's ecosystem.

10 Words Dive deep into Wikimedia's ecosystem: collaborate, contribute knowledge and critique.

100 Words "Introduction to Wikimedia" unveils the power of collaborative knowledge-building, grounded in the philosophy and ethos of the Wikimedia movement. Over eight weeks, students gain proficiency with Mediawiki, the engine driving Wikimedia projects, and engage deeply with platforms like Wikipedia, Wikisource, and Wikiversity. Participants tailor projects to their interests, aligning them with the mission of a chosen platform, ensuring they resonate with and contribute positively to the larger community. The course culminates with a critique, where students assess Wikimedia's relevance and contributions to the 21st-century information landscape.

= Course Offerings =

COM 490 / IDT 590 SUNY Poly Summer 2024 (Proposed) The Wikimedia movement, including but not limited to Wikipedia, stands as a testament to the power of collaborative knowledge-building with an ethos of open, community-driven information sharing.

The Introduction to Wikimedia course introduces the range of Wikimedia initiatives and places them in the context of the philosophy of the Wikimedia movement. Students will explore the Wikimedia communities through engagement with its members, and exploration of introductory materials. In addition, students will develop technical skills using Mediawiki, the underlying platform powering Wikimedia initiatives.

Participants will develop one or two projects that aligns their interests with those of the mission of a selected Wikipedia platform. For example, students might choose to update a Wikivoyage destination, enrich content on Wikisource, integrate data into the Wikidata database, refine or begin an article on Wikipedia, or submit images to Wikimedia Commons. Others examples include adding definitions to Wiktionary, creating learning resources on Wikibooks, contributing news articles to Wikinews, documenting biodiversity on Wikispecies, and participating in academic collaborations through Wikiversity.

Additionally, students critically evaluate Wikimedia's impact and standing in the expansive digital information domain of the 21st century.

The tentative course outline, as presented below, will be offered on an 8-week schedule during the 2024 Summer Session on SUNY Online, via the SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Undergraduate students who choose to complete one project should register for COM490-03 (3 credits). Undergraduate students who choose to complete two projects should register for COM490-04 (4 credits). All undergraduate students will be required to complete the Introductory Module, and the Critique Module, as well as the required number of Project Modules.

Graduate students will complete the Introductory Module, one Project Module, and the Enhanced Critique Module the emergence of the Wikimedia movement, and comment on contemporary critiques of its impact and practices.

= Learning Resources =

= Illustrative Resource Materials =

Wiki: Web Collaboration by Anja Ebersbach, Markus Glaser, and Richard Heigl A comprehensive introduction to wikis, detailing their history, social implications, and functionality. Emphasizes collaborative web technologies across domains like business, education, and personal projects.

The Wikipedia Revolution: How a Bunch of Nobodies Created the World's Greatest Encyclopedia by Andrew Lih Lih's insightful chronicle traces the evolution of Wikipedia, from its origins to its transformative role in digital knowledge dissemination.

'''Common Knowledge? An Ethnography of Wikipedia''' by Dariusz Jemielniak An ethnographic delve into Wikipedia, unveiling its organizational culture, challenges, and the collaborative ethos driving this digital encyclopedia.

Various Articles and Publications from Wikimedia Foundation's Official Site These official resources provide a myriad of information, from best practices and guidelines to news about the ongoing projects within the Wikimedia universe.

= The Wikimedia Universe =

Wikipedia The most recognized project of Wikimedia, Wikipedia is an open-content online encyclopedia, with millions of collaboratively created articles spanning numerous languages.

Wiktionary A comprehensive web-based project offering a free content dictionary in multiple languages, augmented by a thesaurus and phrase book.

Wikiquote An online collection of sourced quotations from notable figures and creative works in various languages, curated by a global community.

Wikibooks An open-content platform dedicated to the creation and dissemination of textbooks across a wide range of subjects, inviting global collaboration.

Wikisource An online repository for free content publications, Wikisource provides access to source texts in various languages that are free to read and use.

Wikinews A platform where users from around the world can write, edit, and publish news stories about current events, operating under principles of neutrality and verifiability.

Wikiversity Focused on the creation and distribution of free learning materials and activities, Wikiversity is a hub for academic collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Wikispecies A free directory detailing all forms of life on Earth, Wikispecies offers a collaborative space for biologists and enthusiasts to document biodiversity.

Wikivoyage A collaborative travel guide, Wikivoyage provides insights, tips, and itineraries curated by a community of global travelers.

Wikidata A structured data project, Wikidata aims to provide a foundational source of data that powers other Wikimedia projects, ensuring information consistency and verifiability.


 * Listeria

MediaWiki The backbone software of Wikimedia's offerings, MediaWiki is an open-source wiki software facilitating the creation and management of diverse content types.

Wikimedia Commons A centralized media repository maintained by volunteers, Wikimedia Commons houses freely licensed photographs, diagrams, animations, music, spoken text, video clips, and other media.

= Course Modules =

= Sample Projects =

= ChatGPT Conversations =

= References =