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Title: Upload videos onto Wikimedia Commons

Speakers:

Ruky Wunpini

Rukaya Hamidu is my name and Ruky Wunpini is my Username. Am from Ghana and a member of the Dagbani Wikimedians User Group. Teaching is my profession and also a volunteering is my passsion. I started editing on Wikimedia and sister projects in 2021 up to date. My editing experience helps me to do alot of presentations on Wikimedia events.

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Type: Workshop

Track: Education

Submission state: submitted

Duration: 60 minutes

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Presentation language: en


Abstract & description

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Abstract

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This presentation covers the process of uploading videos onto Wikimedia Commons, including requirements, account creation, and navigation. It also discusses the importance of descriptions, metadata, and accessibility, and promotes participation in the global community of contributors for open access to information.

Description

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Uploading videos onto Wikimedia Commons can be an excellent way to share educational, informative, and entertaining content with the world. In this presentation, we will discuss the step-by-step process of uploading videos onto Wikimedia Commons. We will cover the basic requirements for videos, such as file format, resolution, and licensing. Additionally, we will walk through the steps of creating an account, logging in, and navigating the upload process on the Wikimedia Commons website.

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Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?

Diversity is one of the key factors to consider in the future. With this session it will help educate participants as how upload photos and videos from their various cultural activities which will bring diversity and collaboration onto the Wikipedia platforms.

Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?

  •   Onsite in Singapore
  •   Remote online participation, livestreamed
  •   Remote from a satellite event
  •   Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
  •   Pre-recorded and available on demand


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