08-09, 16:15–16:55 (Poland), Warsaw (20+24)(interpretation)
Language: English
Entering the vast ecosystem of Wikipedia can be daunting for newcomers. Recognizing this, Wikimedia Polska and Grow Uperion have embarked on an innovative collaboration to make Wikipedia more accessible and engaging for beginners. "Leveling Up Wikipedia: A Gamification Approach for Newcomers" is a session that explores this unique partnership between a seasoned non-governmental organization and a dynamic startup. Together, they have developed a gamification platform designed to ease the learning curve for new Wikipedia contributors, making the process of contributing to the encyclopedia more intuitive and rewarding.
This presentation will delve into the journey of creating and implementing the gamification platform, showcasing how it incorporates elements of game design like missions, rewards, and progress tracking to motivate and guide new users through their initial Wikipedia editing experiences. Attendees will get an inside look at the challenges faced, solutions developed, and the impact of this collaboration on enhancing newcomer engagement.
Key highlights of the session include:
An overview of the gamification platform's features and how they align with the needs of Wikipedia newcomers.
Insights into the collaborative process between Wikimedia Polska and Grow Uperion, including how NGO-startup partnerships can drive innovation within the open knowledge community.
The results and feedback from the initial rollouts of the platform, and how these learnings are shaping future development.
A discussion on the potential of gamification and similar innovative approaches to lower barriers to entry for new contributors, ensuring a diverse and growing community of Wikipedia editors.
Session recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/wLgxZTcjhjY?si=0k9md8CrCaST37OA&t=25074
Designed for Wikipedia community members, educators, NGOs, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, education, and open collaboration, this session offers a promising case study of harnessing collaboration and innovation to support the Wikimedia mission. Join us to discover how strategic partnerships and creative solutions can transform the newcomer experience, making the journey into the world of Wikipedia not just easier, but also more engaging and fun.
What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?* –Everyone can participate in this session
How do you plan to deliver this session?* –Onsite in Katowice
What other themes or topics does your session fit into? Please choose from the list of tags below. –Collaboration, Affiliates, Capacity building, Product development
My name is Natalia Ćwik, I am CEO of Wikimedia Polska. I have more that 17 years of professional experience as a manager with NGOs, business and public administration. I love gathering and sharing knowledge.
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Senior Technical Support Specialist, Wikimedia Polska.
I joined a team of Wikimedia Polska empoyees in January 2023. My job is to provide tech, oragnisational and administrative support for the WMPL emoplyees and whole community of wiki volunteers. A few tasks I’m right now up to along with the support team are building an on-boarding platform for newcomers, organising contents or wikimedian’s meetings. I’m working in cooperation with the edu team as well on the Wikischool site and courses for teachers. I’m always there, where my help is needed.
For over twenty years, I've been roaming the kingdom of IT&T. I advise clients from various industries on which technologies they need to boost their efficiency and achieve spa-level comfort.
Currently, I'm focusing on supporting technological processes in HR. I emphasize gamification because what could motivate employees more than the prospect of earning digital badges and points that can be exchanged for... well, more digital badges and points;)