Education/News/September 2023/Letter Magic: Supercharging Your WikiEducation Programs

WiR Anglophone Bi-Weekly Webinar:Supercharging Your WikiEducation Programs through letters

Author: Bukky658

Summary: On 20th July 2023, Code for Africa's Wikimedian-in-Residence series explored "Amplifying your WikiEducation programs through letters." Facilitated by Bukola James and featuring Ruby Brown of Open Foundation West Africa, the webinar attracted 28 participants from diverse African nations and beyond. The session aimed to elucidate the concept of 'Edu-Wiki' and the significance of the EduWiki Newsletter in the Wikimedia community.

On 20 July 2023, Code for Africa (CfA) proudly continued its biweekly online webinar series, diving deep into the topic of "Amplifying your WikiEducation programs through letters". This vibrant session was seamlessly coordinated by Bukola James, CfA's WiR community coordinator, with insights from Ruby Brown, Senior Programs Officer at Open Foundation West Africa.

Photos taken during the CfA WiR bi-weekly webinar on Amplifying your WikiEducation programs through letters.

Broadening Horizons

Our dedicated initiative aims at uplifting and empowering African Wikimedians. The recent session drew an enthusiastic participation of 28 members, representing diverse backgrounds from nations like Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and more. Their collective energy and knowledge made the event a great success.

📝 Key Takeaways from the Session

Understanding Edu-Wiki: Ruby gave participants a lucid understanding of 'Edu-Wiki'. Bridging 'education' with 'Wiki', she emphasized its relevance in the Wikimedia education sector.
The Power of Storytelling: Underlining the significance of narratives, Ruby spotlighted how newsletters can effectively be utilized to share compelling tales of Wikimedia education.
EduWiki Newsletter's Journey: The legacy of the EduWiki Newsletter is rich. Since its inception in 2012, it has amassed 322 subscribers, consistently recording 600-700 monthly page views.

🚀 Benefits of Featuring in the EduWiki Newsletter

The platform offers a multifaceted advantage. Not only does it open a channel for sharing knowledge, but it also builds bridges for future collaborations and references, especially when vouching for one's involvement in the Wikimedia Education arena.

✍️ Inviting Diverse Submissions

Detailed education project reports showcasing outcomes and impacts.
Narratives of partnerships and interactions with educational institutions.
Announcements spotlighting forthcoming Wikimedia educational projects.
Retrospectives on past projects, offering valuable insights.

🔧 Magic Behind the Newsletter

Publishing every month is no mean feat. Our dedicated EWOC volunteers are the pillars behind this consistency, assiduously reviewing, editing, and formatting tales. Their magic touch ensures every story is translatable, relatable, and ready for the audience by the 30th of each month.

📖 Tips for Crafting Engaging Wikistories

Ruby generously shared secrets for creating captivating stories:

Choosing relevant topics that resonate with the audience.
Harnessing the power of multimedia to augment the storytelling experience.
Following publication guidelines for a streamlined presentation.

🔗 Essential Links

🗣️ Participant Reflections

The insights were invaluable. Fantastic session! — Jojo ck
A revelation about the EduWiki newsletter. Eager for the next! — Alex Doe

🌱 Moving Forward

This webinar marked a notable milestone in our mission to amplify African Edu-Wiki narratives. By creating spaces of learning and collaboration, we aim to strengthen our community bonds and share impactful stories.

📅 Join Our Next Adventure: Register for our upcoming CfA WiR Bi-weekly webinar. To stay updated with our myriad initiatives, join our ever-growing community.