User:Netha Hussain/Wikipedia Workshop for GEC

About the workshop
Wikipedia has become an invaluable destination for millions of Internet users seeking information. However, there are too few people who contribute to Wikipedia. This workshop is aimed at equipping the members of GEC to edit Wikipedia and to help them understand the basics of programming.

Important information

 * As the workshop involves hands-on learning about making contributions to and editing Wikipedia, participants are required to carry a mobile device (laptop, netbook, or tablet).


 * We are using the English-language Wikipedia to instruct participants. Before attending the workshop, register on Wikipedia using the Create account link, if you don't have an account already.


 * The venue has free Wi-Fi.

Date and Venue

 * Date: 25 January 2014
 * Day: Saturday
 * Start Time: 2.30 p.m.
 * End Time: 4:00 p.m (feel free to stay longer if you really like us!)
 * Venue:
 * Maps:
 * Cost: This event is free of cost. Just bring yourself to the venue :)

Facilitator

 * User: Netha Hussain (Drop a mail: nethahussain@undefinedgmail.com)

Participants
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Schedule

 * Session 1: Introduction of facilitators and participants
 * Session 2: Introduction to Wikipedia and its sister projects
 * Session 3: How to edit Wikipedia?
 * Session 4: Adding references to Wikipedia articles
 * Session 5: Facts about Wikimedia
 * Lunch Break
 * Session 6: Getting Involved with Wikimedia
 * Session 7: Writing a bot in js, Writing gadgets
 * Session 8: Unconference and feedback
 * Head home and edit Wikipedia!

Sandbox
This page gives the list of dummy articles on which we will work during the workshop. These articles are in the facilitator's sandbox, so you will not screw up in changing the article. Feel free to experiment on them!

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Resources

 * Links
 * js tutorial
 * Talking to Wikipedia
 * Wiki Markup