WikiConference India 2023/Submissions/Submitted/WikiLearn – online learning for the Wikimedia movement

WikiLearn – online learning for the Wikimedia movement

Abstract/description of your session

WikiLearn is a brand-new Learning Management System implemented by the Wikimedia Foundation for the use of the entire Wikimedia movement. It can host MOOC-like recorded courses, live sessions, self-paced learning or instructor-based learning, with computer or human grading. It is based on the free software Open edX, enhanced with content translation features developed specifically for Wikimedia. I will present the features of the platform, which is ready for you to use.

How does it connect with the WCI 2023 theme/focus

• A shared online learning space promotes skill-sharing across the movement.
• The course content translation feature promotes the flow of knowledge and skills from any language to any language, greatly increasing the odds that excellent learning materials developed in a particular language can have impact in other languages and regions.
• All Indian communities can benefit from capacity development; online courses are an excellent way to gradually train volunteers at zero cost, and are especially relevant for smaller communities that are less able to organize such trainings themselves.

Speaker name/s or username/s

• Asaf (WMF)

Community/Organization

Wikimedia Foundation

Contact details (optional)

• my email address at the Wikimedia Foundation

Language of the session

English

Session type

Lecture (15 mins)

Session outcomes

• attendees will learn about the new platform and its capabilities
• ateendees will spread the work in their communities, encouraging curriculum developers and learners to make use of the platform

Support required from organizers

Nothing special.

Consent for recording

Yes