2023:Program/Submissions/Wikidata in Secondary School Classrooms - U9BKSC

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Title: Wikidata in Secondary School Classrooms

Speakers:

akbaralisst2020@gmail.com

Akbarali is a multi-talented individual, currently serving as a teacher and the HOD of Social Science Department in a school in Dubai. He is also a passionate volunteer for Wikidata and a journalist from India, now residing in the United Arab Emirates. Throughout his career, Akbarali has demonstrated a love for teaching and is dedicated to the learning process. He spent a significant portion of his time in India collecting news stories for a newspaper and a local TV channel, covering different parts of Malappuram districts. In his free time, Akbarali is an avid writer and editor, contributing to Wikipedia and Wikidata, uploading photos to Wikimedia Commons, and writing articles for newspapers, blogs, and magazines. His love for reading and the natural world has led him to enjoy spending time on beaches and hills. Overall, he is a individual with a passion for education, journalism, and contributing to the Wikimedia community through his volunteer work.

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Type: Lightning talk

Track: Education

Submission state: submitted

Duration: 10 minutes

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Presentation language: en

Abstract & description

Abstract

This lightning talk proposes the use of Wikidata as a teaching and learning tool in secondary school social studies classrooms. By leveraging the vast amount of structured data available on Wikidata, students can engage in research, data analysis, and critical thinking activities that enhance their understanding of social studies concepts. The talk will showcase various examples of how Wikidata can be used in the classroom and how it benefits student learning outcomes. The talk will also explore potential challenges and solutions for integrating Wikidata into secondary school curricula.

Description

We will explore how Wikidata can be used as a teaching and learning tool in secondary school social studies classrooms. We will discuss how Wikidata can help students develop critical thinking skills, collaboration and engage in research to enhance their understanding of social studies concepts. We will showcase examples of how Wikidata can be integrated into classroom activities, such as research, assignment and visualization exercises. We will also discuss potential challenges that may arise when integrating Wikidata into the classroom, such as theoretical and technical difficulties and the need for additional resources, and provide solutions for overcoming these challenges. By the end of this talk, attendees will have a clear understanding of the benefits and practical applications of using Wikidata in secondary school classrooms, and will be inspired to incorporate Wikidata into their own teaching and learning activities.

Further details

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

Wikidata promotes collaboration by encouraging students to work together to gather and share information. Collaborating on Wikidata can help students develop communication and teamwork skills, and can foster a sense of community and shared ownership over the knowledge they are creating. Using Wikidata as a teaching and learning tool in secondary school social studies classrooms can promote diversity by exposing students to a wide range of perspectives and information from diverse sources. Wikidata is a collaborative platform that allows people from all over the world to contribute to a shared knowledge base, which can help students learn about different cultures, languages, and ways of thinking.

Using Wikidata in the classroom is a forward-looking approach that prepares students for the future by teaching them valuable research, data analysis, and critical thinking skills that are increasingly in demand in today's job market. As the world becomes more interconnected and data-driven, the ability to navigate and use tools like Wikidata will become increasingly important for students and workers alike

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