Here’s an opportunity to learn how to edit Wikipedia in Tamil. In this 3rd edition of Wikipedia Academy, we will get learn from experienced Wikipedians who have spent many years contributing to Tamil Wikipedia.
One of the major objectives of the Global Wikimedia Foundation is to grow the contribution to regional languages worldwide. The Indian Chapter of Wikimedia Foundation will focus heavily on encouraging regional language contribution.
While there are a healthy number of Indian volunteers who contribute to Wikipedia, most help out in English. Regional languages, for example, Tamil Wikipedia, pales in comparision. Another matter of concern is that most of the edits are done by Tamilians who live outside Tamilnadu. Most of these are passionate Tamil lovers who live in US, UK and other countries. It’s time we encouraged more people in Tamilnadu.
There’s a lot of good intent to help. It could just be the case of sheer ignorance. That’s where the Tamil Wikipedia Academy aims to help out.
We have experienced Wikipedians like Ravi, Sundar, Mayuranathan and Ganesh who have volunteered to come help teach. Learn more here.
We’ll also use this opportunity to meet together to discuss on what strategies we can use to grow Tamil Wikipedia. Everyone is welcome. You don’t necessarily have to deal with Tamil Wikipedia. Any Wikipedia enthusiast who is willing to volunteer and help out with ideas and efforts is welcome.
Please take note of the venue and the timings.
Day: Sunday, January 18th.
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
Venue: F5ive Technologies, C-1, Raj Paris Apts, 82, Kamaraj Steet, Virugambakkam, Chennai – 92.
Directions: On Arcot Road, after Avichi School and a big Raymond’s Showroom, take the first right. This is Kamaraj Street. After 100 meters, the road splits into right and left. (a ‘T’ junction). The venue is exactly at this ‘T’ junction. It’s opposite to an Amman Temple.
Call for help: Should you need help, please call me at 98415 97744 or email Kiruba@Kiruba.com
We request you to help pass the word around to friends who might be interested. Please blog or tweet this information. Thanks in advance.
