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 WikiFundi for teachers ... Whether you are part of a WikiChallenge or WikiAfrica School programme, or just starting this adventure on your own ... creating Wikipedia articles as part of a schools programme has been proved to benefit students in multiple ways. You can start by looking through this information that is specifically created to answer questions from educators and students. Remember that your school's contribution doesn't have to to be to English Wikipedia. We recommend that some articles would be better for a local language Wikipedia, WikiBooks and WikiVoyage, or for a younger audience on Vikidia (www.vikidia.org). All the elements the students are learning about here also apply for these projects too.

Teaching Wikipedia in the class room
We have also created a 10 module lesson plan for you. The plan is only a guide, but it will help to integrate article creation into your teaching practice. To help, there is an essential introductions to Wikipedia, a comprehensive list of resources, guides and cheatsheets and Plagiarism and Copyright written in a way that is more accessible to students. There are also articles about how to write about a school or a settlement that can help during the article creation process.

Once your class' articles are ready, you can upload the articles to the mainspace.  For new Wikimedians ...

First, create an account at the top right hand of the page. The links below will take you through how to edit a page and provide good examples of what a good article should contain and look like.

How to create and modify pages
WikiFundi is a wiki, which means you can modify all pages by clicking on the "edit" button at the top right of each page. When you think you are ready to write your article, read these guidelines on how to get started. There is also more information about how to edit a page, Help:How to write your first Wikipedia article, and how to format a page. You can see how to construct and arrange articles looking at our article showcase. It is a good idea to check out the Wikipedia's Manual of Style and Words to watch. You can experiment on formatting or keep notes or lists in your Sandbox.

Showcase of good Wikipedia articles
Wikipedia articles are arranged a certain way, so we have provide a Showcase of featured Wikipedia articles so you can see how different subject matter is presented.

Ask at the Baobab
In the left navigation, you will see a link to Baobab. On this page you can ask any questions you have about the editing process. These questions will be answered by your facilitator, your friends or fellow students. There are no foolish questions! See more at Baobab Discussions

 WikiFundi for students ...

WikiFundi is a fun way of writing assignments and projects alone or with your friends. Your teacher will walk you through the resources and videos that are available via WikiFundi. You will also get some assignments. First, create an account at the top right hand of the page. The links below will take you through how to edit a page and provide good examples of what a good article should contain and look like. Once you have done your research, you can write your articles using WikiFundi. Before you get started on an article, take a look at this excellent guide for younger editors.

First, you should register at the top right hand of the page Before you write an article, check out the sections on how to ...
 * identify reliable sources
 * write about schools
 * write a Wikipedia article about a settlement

Edit and Create!
We know you want to get started! So we have made it easy for you with articles on how to edit, Help:How to write your first Wikipedia article, and how to format your page so the information comes out right. Once you are ready ... click on this page to start your article.

 Wikimedia event organisers WikiFundi will provide you with offline resources to get your event started. The majority of people who will be using these tools and participating in the writing contest will be entirely new to Wikipedia. WikiFundi can help you get them started.

Guidelines and resources
There is a comprehensive list of resources, guides and cheatsheets to assist new editors in compiling their first articles, and develop their wiki knowledge further. You can also find a whole load of fun and/or introductory videos and resources under the Wikipack Africa section on the start-up screen.

Wikipedia Policies
You can find more about Wikipedia policies by reading the Five pillars, Core content policies, Neutral point of view, Notability, No original research, Verifiability, Identifying reliable sources, Citing sources and What Wikipedia is not.



What is on the WikiFundi box

Africa

The WikiFundi box is an action pack that contains the WikiFundi editing platform, materials and content that facilitates the outreach work done by local Wikimedia chapters, local Wikimedia User Group or isolated individuals in African countries and educations projects such as WikiAfrica Schools and WikiChallenge African Schools. The pack allows for training and contribution to continue when technology, access and electricity outages fail or are not available at all.

Resources for all
Users of WikiFundi will need information on Wikipedia, and how to create content on Wikipedia and other projects as a way of transferring vital skills to students and community members. It also provides tips and tricks. See more at Resources

 About Africa's Wikimedians 

in Africa WikiFundi was created to help grow the Wikimedia community across Africa. You can find out more and get in contact with a group near you, or use this box to build a local community.

Wikimedia Chapters and UserGroups
Africa is a large continent with a small number of inveterate and determined editors and Wikimedians. This section provides information on the Wikimedia communities that existed in 2016. If you want to know more about what is going on in your country and who you could turn to, check out Wikimedia in Africa.

Wikimedia activities in Africa
This page lists some examples of existing activities at the local or continental or global level. Join in or get inspired by Wikimedia activities in Africa