Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Empowering Teachers:Using Wikipedia Everywhere with Kiwix for Offline Access (ID: 22736731)
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Applicant Details
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787IYO
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Kiwix Wikimedians User Group (Non-Recognized Affiliate)
Main Proposal
edit- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Empowering Teachers: Using Wikipedia Everywhere with Kiwix for Offline Access
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-10-05 - 2025-01-02
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Nigeria
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Other (please specify)
- 6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)
The change we aim to bring is to train teachers on using Kiwix software to access Wikipedia contents offline anywhere and at anytime without internet connectivity. This will enable teachers to gain recent updates on educational topics, images, and more, which they can use to create clearer and more engaging illustrations for their students hence minimizing the problems faced in schools with inadequate teaching resources. Although, our basic concern is on how to access Wikipedia offline using the Kiwix software, we will educate our participants on the need for them to be Wikipedia editors. We will expose them to some few sister projects which are basically of important to them in teaching (Wiktionary and Wiki commons) the later which is use in finding meaning of words and the former for picturial illustrations in class.
Main Challenges:
1. Limited Internet Access: Many schools, especially in rural areas, lack reliable internet access, hindering teachers and students from utilizing online educational resources like Wikipedia.
2. Resource Constraints: Many schools do not have access to a wide range of educational materials, affecting the quality of education provided to students and hindering global competitiveness in terms of recent developments in educational topics and content.
Approaches to Achieve the Change:
1. Training Workshops: We will Conduct in-person and online workshops to train teachers on how to use Kiwix and access Wikipedia offline. These workshops will cover account creation, Wikipedia editing, article creation, and navigation of Kiwix to access the entire Wikipedia without internet connections.
2. Partnership with Ministry of Education: We have demonstrated the objectives of the project to the Kaduna State Ministry of Education and have gained full support and access to schools and teachers whom are digitally sound. This partnership ensure the sustainability and scalability of the project. The stages involved in the partnership are:
A. Partnership Request Letter: This was the letter sent by the https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Kiwix_Wikimedians_User_Group, a non-recognized user group but working to satisfy criteria for recognition
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wikimedia_User_Group_Applicant_Working_to_Satisfy_Criteria
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JQJGLgI69cieKmCJ8rF73ihpHzjeM6oq/view?usp=drivesdk
B. Meeting Fixed by the Ministry: After receiving the letter, the ministry requested a meeting with the project team:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cGwqslXFj1LdUiBKBCooZDwEeFXnUeVZ/view?usp=drivesdk)
C. Partnership Approval Letter: After the meeting, the commissioner of education gave his approval to the Kiwix Wikimedians User Group, providing a list of schools whose teachers and students are exposed to digital literacy:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cKWfl0mcwcUdPkU_BInCYa18hTyEOekT/view?usp=drivesdk
D. Pictures from the Partnership: Here are a few pictures taken after sealing the partnership request with the Honourable Commissioner of Education and Director of Public Schools:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pfRF9vn5ofif_0rL8JiVpyi6CoFTR9tLYARGRypBxX8/edit?usp=drivesdk
3. Mentorship and Continuous Support: We will provide ongoing mentorship and support to teachers after the initial training. This includes online forums, follow-up training sessions, and a helpline for technical assistance. Trainees will be added to the community platforms
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FjmFLKIG8LA1sHW0gK91W3 and https://t.me/+BOg572QycE45MjFk
4. Community Engagement: We will foster a community of practice among teachers, encouraging them to share their experiences, challenges, and solutions. This will help build a supportive network and ensure the continuous improvement of teaching practices. By addressing these challenges through targeted training, partnerships, and continuous support, we aim to create a more inclusive and resource-rich educational environment for both teachers and students.
- 7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.
Note: The selected schools are chosen by the ministry of education simply because they have already government established well equipped computer laboratories, and for such choosen so that they can have a long-term impacts in the education of the state. So also; more information can be evidently seen in the project page:
Week 1:
- Conducting online training to teachers from selected schools (Kaduna Capital School, Sardauna Memorial College, Government Secondary School Rigachikun, Rimi College, and Government Girls Senior Secondary School) how to install and use Kiwix.
- Organizing physical gathering with Trainers on practical use of Kiwix
- Conducting assessment with trainers on understanding of Kiwix
Week 2:
- School visiting and configuring their computers in their various government provided facilities.
- Conducting assessment on how to access content online
- Identifying challenges which are facing in accessing content online
Week 3:
- Identifying the curriculum available
- Collaborating with teachers to identify relevant content
- Assessing websites available for relevant content
Week 4:
- Identifying the available resources ready for installation
- Identifying the compatibility of software with the available computers
- Conducting a training on how to install Kiwix to teachers and IT expert
Week 5:
- Installation of Kiwix to selected schools
- Assessing Software compatibilty after installation
- Begin monitoring and evaluation process.
Week 6:
- Conducting a training with teachers on how to use Kiwix
- Identifying technical challenges and provide ongoing support.
- Documenting the success of the program
Week 7:
- Identifying additional sites to be added to Kiwix offline reader
- Converting the available content into a format to be accessed offline
- Ensuring selected schools are having User friendly access to Wikipedia using the Kiwix
Week 8:
- Identifying the outcome of the program with the challenges and success.
- Finalizing the project and preparing final report.
- 8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc. Team members involved in the grant application need to be aware of their involvement in the project.
A. Project Manager: (Hajjo30) will oversees the overall planning, coordination, and execution of the project. She will ensure that project goals are met, timelines are followed, and resources are managed effectively. She have been in many projects management like: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/African_Day_with_Teachers_in_enhancing_Gender_Equality And alot more. She is sounds and always concern in liberating education in Nigeria. She is a Certified Kiwix Ambassador and has guided alots of females in zimming files using kiwix.
B. Training Facilitator: (787IYO) He is among the co-founder of "Kiwix Wikimedians User Group" submitted to Affcom almost satisfying the criterion of been recognized: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wikimedia_User_Group_Applicant_Working_to_Satisfy_Criteria. He will conduct training sessions for teachers, and IT staff of the selected schools on Kiwix installation, usage, and maintenance. He was among the few choosen candidate's from Wikimedia affiliates (representing Hausa communities) that was selected and participated in the "kiwix4schools Africa Mentorship program 2023" organised by the educational enhancer bodies recognized by Wikipedia such as: 1.Open Foundation West Africa (OFWA) 2.Kiwix 3.UNESCO Ghana Commission He graduated successfully and was issued a certificate of recognition: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pXOlv5r81yd5HVB-le3kSGZA7sAS9uUB/view?usp=drivesdk And https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pfsqLSCupwpUXFHOgUv2gkZHjWBSYRez/view?usp=drivesdk He was also the "Supporting Officer" for the Movement Strategy Implementation Grants of the Hausa communities.
C.Technical Crew: (Galdiz) will be responsible for the technical aspects of the project, including the installation and configuration of Kiwix. He is also among the co-founder of kiwix and have been a forefront in ensuring Wikipedia is highly utilized at many educational settings.
D.Communication Officer: (Haweey7575) will be solely responsible for adequate communication with relevant organizations. She has been good in this aspect and have done alot previously in many projects and workshops.
E. Liason Officer: (Ironlady090), she is a secondary teacher whom is a educational advancement enthusiasts, whom lead us to the Hon. Commissioner of Education office and ensures smooth partnership request. Been a worker and a kiwix ambassador her presence in the team is a plus.
F. Volunteers: We have 2 volunteers whom all are teaching staffs in various schools in kaduna with Usernames as "Elameen12" and "Zully090", they will help in ensuring the best is achieved out of this partnerships.
- 9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)
The targeted participants are teachers from the 5 selected schools given by the Ministry of Education. As the project aims to train teachers on using Wikipedia and access it's through Kiwix software at every point of time without any connectivity. The method which will be used is;
1. Training the teachers about Wikipedia and how to access the later using Kiwix whom they will be mentors to students.
2. Outreach to selected schools to seamlessly configure their computers.
During the activities, participants will receive ongoing mentorship and support to ensure that they are able to deliver. The project will also provide training sessions, both in person and online, to ensure that participants have the necessary skills and knowledge about Kiwix. Additionally, the project team will work with selected schools to ensure Wikipedia are accessible through kiwix, which will provide ongoing opportunities for teachers and students to know more about Wikipedia projects.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
No
- 10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.
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- 11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.
After completing the Kiwix training and mentorship program provided by the Open West Foundation Africa (OFWA), been a co-founder of "Kiwix Wikimedians User Group" not yet recognized by Affcom, we convened a meeting with the need increase Wikipedia accessibility using Kiwix offline model in accessing content for their curriculum.
- 12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Socioeconomic Status
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Education
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Digital Access
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Learning and metrics
edit- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Learning Question 1: How does access to offline educational resources through Kiwix contribute to bridging the knowledge gap and improving educational quality to students?
Learning Question 2: To what extent does the project increase awareness and usage of Wikimedia projects among teachers?
Learning Question 3: What are the key challenges and barriers faced during the project's implementation, and how were they addressed?
Learning Question 4: How do educators perceive the sustainability and long-term impact of using Kiwix in their teaching practices?
Learning Question 5: How can the project's model be adapted and scaled to other states or regions facing similar challenges in education and digital literacy?
Learning Question 6: What feedback and suggestions do educators and ministry of education members have for further improvement and expansion of the project?
By answering these learning questions, the project will gain valuable insights into its outcomes and areas for improvement, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enhancing the overall impact on education in such state.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | 10 teachers each from 5 different schools (Kaduna Capital School, Sardauna Memorial College,Government Secondary School Rigachikun, Rimi College and Government Girls Secondary School Kawo) whom will be trained on how to install Kiwix and use it to access wikipedia contents without the use of internet (Offline). The school were given by the ministry simply because of the computer facilities available there, hence retention and continuous support will be available afer the training that will be organised respectively. |
| Number of editors | 20 | Since the project focuses on offline access to educational resources and training for teachers, the emphasis might not be on editing content in the traditional sense of Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia. However, participants will individually create account and contribute to Wikipedia. More also, they will be guided on how to download Wikipedia Content and use it anywhere anytime without internet connectivity. |
| Number of organizers | 5 | The project is organized by a dedicated team of five with 2 additional volunteers whom were assigned by our partnering body to serve as supporting officers for smooth communication between the "Kiwix Wikimedians User Group" (non recognized user group) and the ministry. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 50 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 50 |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | 50 |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
Although, our basic concern is on how to access Wikipedia offline using the Kiwix software, we will educate our participants on the need for them to be Wikipedia editors. We will expose them to some few sister projects which are basically of important to them in teaching (Wiktionary and Wiki commons) the later which is use in finding meaning of words and the former for picturial illustrations in class.
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
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- 20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)
Hashtags tool, Event registration tool and Outreach dashboard. So also, Social media analytics tools will be used to measure engagement on social media platforms, such as watsup (https://chat.whatsapp.com/FjmFLKIG8LA1sHW0gK91W3) and telegram (https://t.me/+BOg572QycE45MjFk) groups of the "Kiwix Wikimedians User Group" respectively.
Financial proposal
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- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
4675318 NGN
- 22.2. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done only to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD.
3168 USD
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Yes
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