Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom Training for Secondary School Teachers in Lagos State. (ID: 22281068)/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 2024-03-10T00:00:00Z
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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- Applicant username: semmy1960
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 4036
- Amount spent: 4533 USD, 3619019.5
Part 1: Project and impact edit
1. Describe the implemented activities and results achieved. Additionally, share which approaches were most effective in supporting you to achieve the results. (required)
"We conducted a training program to educate teachers on how to use Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom. Through the distribution of a needs assessments form and personalized invitations sent to schools, we successfully recruited more teachers than initially anticipated. Approximately 161 teachers expressed interest in participating, with 40 ultimately being accommodated due to capacity constraints. To ensure the success of the training, we implemented additional strategies, including adopting a blended learning approach and providing one-on-one mentorship to teachers during the training process. Recognizing that some participants were struggling to keep pace in large group settings, we organized one-on-one sessions with just five participants per session. This smaller class size allowed teachers to engage more freely, ask questions, and share their challenges. Additionally, the ability to share screens during these sessions facilitated a deeper understanding of individual needs by the trainers. Combining physical training sessions with one-on-one mentorship during online training proved to be highly effective in achieving positive outcomes."
2. Documentation of your impact. Please use space below to share links that help tell your story, impact, and evaluation. (required)
Share links to:
- Project page on Meta-Wiki or any other Wikimedia project
- Dashboards and tools that you used to track contributions
- Some photos or videos from your event. Remember to share access.
You can also share links to:
- Important social media posts
- Surveys and their results
- Infographics and sound files
- Examples of content edited on Wikimedia projects
Project page on Meta-Wiki or any other Wikimedia project: https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Reading_Wikipedia_in_the_Classroom_Lagos,Nigeria/_Reading_Wikipedia_in_the_Classroom_Lagos,Nigeria_2023
Dashboards and tools that you used to track contributions: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/RWCL_2023/Reading_Wikipedia_in_the_Classroom_Lagos_2023/students/overview
Some photos or videos from your event. Remember to share access. Pictures from the online trainings: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SdR-j66tXaIxAqiQ67-qBr5s3 Physical training pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/110saDJ0pqNXjUqgSfwj6FlIybMbT2s2r You can also share links to: Important social media posts: https://twitter.com/WikimediaP56008/status/1737145311208882182?s=20
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7161348041218699264/
Surveys and their results: Survey link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFe9s6-scAQu6LinmWAImB-Jk82BgscTBM925pyC4JE/edit?usp=sharing
Signup survey link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mvBJMNYMC3XsLQDbF41FFCnJ4aytssCUS4EMFYiNm7E/edit?usp=sharing
Result can be read here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFe9s6-scAQu6LinmWAImB-Jk82BgscTBM925pyC4JE/edit?usp=sharing
Infographics and sound files Examples of content edited on Wikimedia projects: some of list of articles edited by the teachers Peju Ogunmola Multi-level marketing
Brunch
Edikang ikong
Okra soup
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Afang soup
Childbirth
Sex education
Morayo Afolabi-Brown
Odunlade Adekola
University of Lagos
Ikorodu
National Youth Service Corps
Christ Apostolic Church
Oro Festival
Christmas Eve
Federal College of Education, Pankshin
Maritime Academy of Nigeria
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
Additionally, share the materials and resources that you used in the implementation of your project. (required)
For example:
- Training materials and guides
- Presentations and slides
- Work processes and plans
- Any other materials your team has created or adapted and can be shared with others
Training materials and guides: Wikilearn platform: https://app.learn.wiki/learning/course/course-v1:RWiC-LagosTeam+RWiCNigeria+2023-2024/home Presentations and slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1b-C13uMLqkO7BqIvZlW_O37dlAlB0h4M/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116664906382621061649&rtpof=true&sd=true
Work processes and plans To kickstart the implementation of our training program, I convened a team meeting with my implementation team to outline our strategies and plan the training sessions. We began by devising an outreach plan, which involved sending out invitations for the training via a form distributed across various social media platforms. Additionally, we personally visited schools to deliver letters inviting them to participate. The response was overwhelming, with a total of 161 teachers expressing interest through the form. However, due to capacity constraints, we were only able to accommodate 40 teachers. To streamline communication, we established a WhatsApp group as our primary communication platform. Key Dates: 9th December: Introductory training commenced. 15th December 2023: Training continued online. 19th December: Physical training session held at LCCI in Lagos Alausa, Ikeja, with a live streaming component. 20th December: Second physical training session conducted at LCCI in Lagos State, Alausa Ikeja, also featuring live streaming. 27th, 28th, 29th December 2023, 4th January, and 6th January 2024: Ongoing online training sessions post the new year. In addition to group training sessions, we introduced one-on-one mentoring sessions for participants who signed up. These sessions provided an interactive platform for teachers to ask questions, seek clarification on challenging areas, and share their screens for personalized assistance. Each session was limited to five participants to ensure focused attention and engagement."
You can watch the mentoring session here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yDArMxFWPFlLyL-8u-K6E2ON4KdZdCtc?usp=sharing
Online One-on-one interview session to hear the views of the teachers about the training= 14th and 15th of January, 2024( We had a 5 minutes session with each participant we interviewed. You can watch the interview here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m8-h8RfVR6SMnu7V3t3Ys80ldbVbp3cP?usp=sharing
Teachers were asked to write their Wikipedia story and learning experience. 20 teachers submitted and wrote their Wikipedia story, you can read here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hZshuwzmPQpG7iI16KdwNyKHiYGmS4y61WsiHipKdCs/edit?usp=sharing
We had 24 teachers out of 40 who completed their modules and submitted their lesson plans. You can check list of teachers here and their lesson plans:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Rz1oevAoW7zTaJAoh6vSKcZpf7HrTCfj0qT1DTm3-28/edit?usp=sharing
Online Graduation= 27th of January, 2024. Images from the image https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ejmmRhkQZzvZZnhKx3YF-AKgM1cCRrLX?usp=sharing
Any other materials your team has created or adapted and can be shared with others
3. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the work carried out with this Rapid Fund? You can choose “not applicable” if your work does not relate to these goals. Required. Select one option per question. (required)
| A. Bring in participants from underrepresented groups | Agree |
| B. Create a more inclusive and connected culture in our community | Agree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Not applicable to your fund |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Not applicable to your fund |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Strongly agree |
| F. Encourage the retention of organizers | Strongly agree |
| G. Increased participants' feelings of belonging and connection to the movement | Strongly agree |
| F. Other (optional) |
Part 2: Learning edit
4. In your application, you outlined some learning questions. What did you learn from these learning questions when you implemented your project? How do you hope to use this learnings in the future? You can recall these learning questions below. (required)
You can recall these learning questions below: We will find out whether participants agree that Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom is truly a tool for learning and as an open educational resources should be used in the classroom, We will also want to know their impression of the modules, quality of training material, timing etc. We need to know if it has improved their media and information literacy skills which is how to access reliable information online and if it has helped their critical thinking and improve their research skills. Do they understand and see the importance of Wikipedia as a learning resource? How well are their students using and navigating Wikipedia? Do teachers and students understand the concept of Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom?
The needs assessment survey revealed that while many teachers had some knowledge of media and information literacy, the majority had not received any formal training in this area. However, following the completion of the training program, participants reported a significant improvement in their media and information literacy skills, which were previously unfamiliar to them. Given the increasing importance of media and information literacy in today's society, we are committed to sustaining and expanding the training program to equip more teachers with these essential skills.
Analysis of the survey data showed that 76.5% of participants rated the training materials on the Wikilearn platform as very good. Additionally, 41.2% found the timing of the training sessions to be very convenient, while 52.9% considered it to be just convenient. To further enhance participant engagement, we plan to conduct polls on the WhatsApp platform to identify a training time that accommodates at least 90% of our participants, thereby ensuring broader participation from teachers. Link to survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mvBJMNYMC3XsLQDbF41FFCnJ4aytssCUS4EMFYiNm7E/edit?usp=sharingt Furthermore, the survey results indicated that teachers have gained a better understanding of how Wikipedia works and its relevance as an educational resource in the classroom. This positive learning outcome reinforces the significance of incorporating Wikipedia into teaching practices. The confidence gained from this experience will bolster our efforts to seek local partnerships and secure sponsorships, thereby expanding the reach and impact of the training program. Through continued advocacy and outreach, we aim to garner support not only from the Wikimedia Foundation but also from other international institutions. Moving forward, I am committed to advancing this project and actively engaging more teachers in the Wikimedia community in Nigeria. By promoting the use of Wikipedia in classrooms, we can enrich students' learning experiences and contribute to the growth of open knowledge in our society." Link to survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFe9s6-scAQu6LinmWAImB-Jk82BgscTBM925pyC4JE/edit?usp=sharing
5. Did anything unexpected or surprising happen when implementing your activities? This can include both positive and negative situations. What did you learn from those experiences? (required)
"The turnout for the program exceeded my expectations, with 161 participants signing up despite our capacity to accommodate only 25 but we had to increase the participation to 40, organised two events instead of three, so as to accommodate more participants. This turnout was particularly surprising considering the prevailing perception in the educational sector that Wikipedia is not a reliable resource and is not widely accepted. As a Certified Trainer, this experience has changed my perspective and made it easier to attract participants to future programs. During the training, we received requests from participants outside Lagos to join the sessions remotely, prompting us to implement live streaming during the physical training sessions. The enthusiasm displayed by teachers eager to learn was truly encouraging, especially considering that this second training initiative was organized by private schools, and participation was voluntary, without any compulsion or supervision from the Ministry or school principals. According to the survey analysis conducted, participants joined the training to gain new ideas and skills. Link to the survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFe9s6-scAQu6LinmWAImB-Jk82BgscTBM925pyC4JE/edit?usp=sharing. Following the training, several teachers expressed interest in joining language communities to contribute in their respective languages. They have since been invited to join the EduWiki Nigerian Group for further training opportunities. An observation made post-training revealed that only 15 out of 40 participants had completed their lesson plans. In response, we introduced one-on-one mentoring sessions, which were not initially part of the training plan, to provide additional support and encouragement to teachers. The overwhelming response to these mentoring sessions reaffirmed the importance of personalized support for teachers. As a result, more teachers were able to submit their lesson plans. This experience shows the importance of integrating one-on-one mentorship into future training initiatives and providing adequate data support for teachers. The feedback received from the surveys further validates the impact of the training program. It is clear that participants are actively seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills, which serves as motivation to continue and expand our efforts in providing impactful training opportunities."
6. What is your plan to share your project learnings and results with other community members? If you have already done it, describe how. (required)
I shared my projects learning with other Certified trainers of the Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom program during our meeting for Certified trainers and explained what worked well and my observations concerning the program. Many of my colleagues learnt a lot from the presentation. I have published on Diff, waiting for the post to be reviewed. ( Empowering Educators: The Second Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom Training Program in Lagos State)
Part 3: Metrics edit
7. Wikimedia Metrics results. (required)
In your application, you set some Wikimedia targets in numbers (Wikimedia metrics). In this section, you will describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used.
| Target | Results | Comments and tools used | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 35 | 49 | We had 40 participants choosen from the 161 participants who signed-up for the training, and 9 resource persons who supported the training. |
| Number of editors | 25 | 40 | |
| Number of organizers | 8 | 9 | We had 10 team members but unfortunately one Certifird teacher died so we were left with two. Lead trainer, volunteers, communication expect and Data Analyst, and 2 certified teachers from the pilot program, social media manager |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 50 | 12 | 2006 |
| Wikimedia Commons | |||
| Wikidata | |||
| Wiktionary | |||
| Wikisource | |||
| Wikimedia Incubator | |||
| Translatewiki | |||
| MediaWiki | |||
| Wikiquote | |||
| Wikivoyage | |||
| Wikibooks | |||
| Wikiversity | |||
| Wikinews | |||
| Wikispecies | |||
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
8. Other Metrics results.
In your proposal, you could also set Other Metrics targets. Please describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used if you set Other Metrics in your application.
| Other Metrics name | Metrics Description | Target | Result | Tools and comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of teachers who registered for the program: | No of participants who will be trained for the program | 25 | 40 | We used the WikiLearn platform and outreach dashboard |
| Number of teachers who will finish the program | The number of teachers who will complete all modules and graduate: | 15 | 24 | 24 teachers submitted their lesson plans.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Rz1oevAoW7zTaJAoh6vSKcZpf7HrTCfj0qT1DTm3-28/edit?usp=sharing List of graduating teachers and lesson plans |
| Wikipedia as a rsource | Number of teachers who will accept Wikipdia as an educational resource | 15 | 34 | Google form was used to collect a survey. We had 34 respondents, and 100% of the respondents believe Wikipedia is an educational resource. Link to the survey analysis and survey
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFe9s6-scAQu6LinmWAImB-Jk82BgscTBM925pyC4JE/edit?usp=sharing |
| Media and information literacy knowledge | The number of participants who their media and information literacy has improved using Wikipedia | 15 | 34 | Google form was used to collect a survey. We had 34 respondents, and 100% of the respondents says that their media and information literacy has been improved. Link to the survey analysis and survey
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFe9s6-scAQu6LinmWAImB-Jk82BgscTBM925pyC4JE/edit?usp=sharing |
9. Did you have any difficulties collecting data to measure your results? (required)
No
9.1. Please state what difficulties you had. How do you hope to overcome these challenges in the future? Do you have any recommendations for the Foundation to support you in addressing these challenges? (required)
Part 4: Financial reporting edit
10. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency. (required)
3619019.5
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
4533
12. Report the funds spent in the currency of your fund. (required)
Provide the link to the financial report https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qwTlO9b0ttTieM45hHWWkZp81z4QiS8m3_x23L3m7bg/edit?usp=sharing
12.2. If you have not already done so in your financial spending report, please provide information on changes in the budget in relation to your original proposal. (optional)
13. Do you have any unspent funds from the Fund?
No
13.1. Please list the amount and currency you did not use and explain why.
N/A
13.2. What are you planning to do with the underspent funds?
N/A
13.3. Please provide details of hope to spend these funds.
N/A
14.1. Are you in compliance with the terms outlined in the fund agreement?
Yes Your response to the review feedback. 14.2. Are you in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in the grant agreement?
Yes
14.3. Are you in compliance with provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), and with relevant tax laws and regulations restricting the use of the Funds as outlined in the grant agreement? In summary, this is to confirm that the funds were used in alignment with the WMF mission and for charitable/nonprofit/educational purposes.
Yes
15. If you have additional recommendations or reflections that don’t fit into the above sections, please write them here. (optional)
Review notes edit
Review notes from Program Officer:
N/A
Applicant's response to the review feedback.
N/A