Education/EduWiki Affiliates Meeting
These values were drafted and agreed upon by regular meeting participants in August 2021.
The Education affiliate meeting is the space to discuss the ongoing work of recognized Wikimedia Movement chapters, user groups, and thematic organizations that have full-time or part-time education staff or who can send a designated representative. It exists to facilitate collaboration on shared goals or workflows if they exist.
- Values
- We believe in knowledge sharing,
we learn from each other and support each other to help them grow or overcome barriers.
- We belong here,
we work for a common goal and vision. We bond with each other to learn their perspectives and accept constructive criticism.
Process:
We regularly reach out to the Affiliate Network to learn about new staff, and to invite designated representatives to this meeting. We will continue hosting the Education Affiliates Meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. We aim to provide two different timings for the members to attend this meeting, which will alternate every other month. To join these meetings, please reach out to spatnaik
gmail.com with an email subject "Interested to join EduWiki Affiliates Meeting".
FAQ:
How is the Education Affiliate Meeting different from the other participation spaces?
The Education Affiliates Meeting provides a safe and open space for representatives of recognized Wikimedia Movement affiliate organizations to discuss their ideas and share their learnings. It encourages active discussion in a welcoming environment. It aims to provide support to the members to achieve their strategic goals through collaboration, learning, and sharing. We encourage participants to share in decision making and collaboratively support the movement.
I am an individual volunteer. Can I join the Education Affiliates Meeting?
No, though there are other spaces for individual volunteers. They can join regional meetings hosted by the EduWiki Outreach Collaborators, Global EduWiki Live or reach out to the education team for a 1:1 consultation. We also encourage everyone, including individual volunteers to join the regular meetings hosted by the Wikipedia + Education User Group. The Wikimedia Education Affiliates Meeting is designed for representatives of Wikimedia Movement affiliate organizations that have Education as one of their strategic goals, with ongoing programs, and/or dedicated staff or volunteers in charge of this work.
What shall I expect in this meeting?
This is a shared learning space where we celebrate our success and support our fellow colleagues in their work. We talk about the challenges, and also about the opportunities ahead. It is attended by diverse groups of people bringing various perspectives and knowledge with them, and there is always a learning opportunity for all of us.
What can I share in this meeting?
We assure you that this is a safe space where you can share the work that is happening at your organization and the barriers that stop you from achieving your goals. You can seek help from your fellow colleagues or just be a listener.