User:Stevesuny/sandbox/WikimediaCourse/WeeklySchedule

= Weekly Schedule =

Week 1: Foundations of Wiki Platforms Reading Assignment: The Wikipedia Revolution: How a Bunch of Nobodies Created the World's Greatest Encyclopedia by Andrew Lih (Chapters 1-3)

Technical Tasks: Set up individual user accounts on Wikipedia, Wikinews, Wikidata, and Wikimedia. Navigate through the user dashboard, familiarize yourself with the interface.

Discussion Post: Reflect on your preliminary views on Wikipedia and Wiki platforms before starting the course.

Week 2: Philosophy and Mechanics of Wiki Platforms Reading Assignment: The Wikipedia Revolution by Andrew Lih (Chapters 4-6)

Technical Task: Complete the basic Wiki tutorial on adding references and editing articles.

Group Activity: Identify and scope a potential Wiki project topic in teams. Present a brief outline to the class.

Week 3: Research and Ideation Reading Assignment: Wikipedia: The Missing Manual by John Broughton (Chapters on Research and Starting New Articles)

Technical Task: Add a new reference to an existing Wikipedia article.

Individual Assignment: Submit a detailed project proposal, including chosen platform, topic, and preliminary bibliography.

Week 4: Technical Mastery and Drafting Reading Assignment: Wikipedia: The Missing Manual (Chapters on Basic Editing and Formatting)

Technical Task: Create a sandbox article or a draft in your chosen Wiki platform.

Peer Review Session: Review a classmate's project proposal and provide constructive feedback.

Week 5: Content Development and Collaboration Reading Assignment: Selected articles from the Wikimedia Foundation on collaborative writing and handling disputes.

Technical Task: Incorporate peer feedback and expand on the sandbox article/draft. Engage in a discussion on a Wiki talk page.

Group Activity: Conduct a collaborative editing session on one of the group member's drafts.

Week 6: Refinement and Advanced Editing Reading Assignment: Wikipedia: The Missing Manual (Chapters on Advanced Editing, Illustrating Articles, and Article Evolution)

Technical Task: Add an image or other multimedia element to your draft.

Individual Assignment: Submit the first complete draft of your Wiki project.

Week 7: Presentation Prep and Final Edits Reading Assignment: Selected articles on presenting digital projects and participatory media impact.

Technical Task: Address any feedback or suggested edits from the instructor.

Group Activity: Conduct a mock presentation of your Wiki project to your group for feedback.

Week 8: Showcase and Reflection Presentation: Each student presents their Wiki project via video stream to the class and invited Wiki guests.

Reflection Assignment: Write a 2-3 page critique reflecting on your journey, discussing what you learned, challenges faced, and your views on participatory media after this hands-on experience.

Peer Feedback Session: Provide constructive feedback on two classmates' projects and presentations.