WikiWeek2 Overview - Fall 2024
In this video, the instructor provides an overview of the upcoming week’s activities for the WikiWeek2 project. Key updates include a brief update on recent hurricane impacts, the importance of using the guide slides as the main reference for the next seven weeks, and the role of Discord and the Wiki Education Dashboard in managing the project. Students are tasked with selecting and researching underrepresented STEM professionals for Wikipedia biographies, with a focus on collaboration. The instructor also explains how to use the Wiki Education Dashboard, complete the necessary training, and prepare for team assignments. The video ends with a reminder about upcoming Zoom sessions and the need for ongoing communication through Discord.
Table of Contents:
00:03 - Introduction and Overview of Topics
00:35 - Hurricane Update: Rainfall and Community Food Bank Support
01:43 - Project Overview: Guide Slides as the Textbook
02:48 - Combining Both CIS50 Classes for the Project
03:51 - Key Sections in the Guide Slides: Introduction, Wikipedia Overview, Reference Library
04:23 - Viewing Slides in Full Screen
04:59 - Biography Starter Kit Overview and Broadcom Project
06:52 - Biography Selection Process and Deadline (Friday, October 11, 2024)
07:24 - Criteria for Selecting Biography Subjects: Personal Interest, Course Relevance, Resources
08:40 - Ranking and Team Formation Based on Thoughtful Responses
09:17 - Example Biographies: Novella Bridges (Chemical Engineer), Milton Brown (Physician Scientist)
10:21 - Team Collaboration Overview and Project Timeline
10:51 - Biography Selection Form Details
11:24 - Wiki Education Dashboard: Joining the Class and Completing Training
12:36 - Using the Sandbox for Practice on Wikipedia
13:07 - Progress Tracking on Wiki Education Dashboard
13:42 - Completing Editing and Evaluating Wikipedia Resources
14:55 - Wikipedia Policies and Guidelines
15:29 - Weekly Assignments: Training Modules, Exercises, and Biography Exploration
16:27 - Evaluating Existing Biographies on Wikipedia
17:31 - Discussion Questions and Zoom Sessions RSVP
18:03 - Teamwork and Collaboration on the Project
18:37 - Wiki Education Dashboard as the Main Hub for the Project
19:13 - Closing Remarks: Communication, Discord, and Upcoming Zoom Discussions