ESEAP Conference 2024/Submissions/Wikidata for Education - Structuring Curricula Data on Wikidata

Wikidata for Education - Structuring Curricula Data on Wikidata

Abstract/description

(Sample) We want to provide an engaging and informative session that explores the transformative potential of Wikidata in digitizing school curricula. This session will showcase the Wikidata for Education initiative. This project originated in Ghana during the pandemic, as a part of UNESCO’s “Global Education Coalition”, has now expanded to Uruguay and Italy. The initiative aims to align the "sum of all knowledge" with school curricula, making it easily accessible for teachers, students, and researchers. This session will provide insights into the strategic steps taken, initial learnings, and project expansion. Participants will discover how Wikipedia articles have aligned with school curricula, revolutionizing how students access relevant information.

Relationship to ESEAP or to the theme

(Sample) New projects, Wikimedia & Education, Collaboration beyond borders

Username/s

• Sailesh Patnaik (WMF)

Session type

Lecture: 45 minutes

Duration

45 minutes

Session outcomes

• Understand the Wikidata for Education initiative and its goal of aligning knowledge with school curricula.
• Explore the strategic steps and challenges faced during the implementation of the project in Ghana, Uruguay, and Italy. *Learn about the impact of Wikidata in revolutionizing students' access to relevant information.
• The potential applications of Wikidata for Education in bridging knowledge gaps in smaller languages Wikipedias. *Identify opportunities for active participation, collaboration, and project expansion to the East and South East Asia Pacific regions.