Commons:Commons Photographers User Group/Online events 2023/Wiki Commons: An Overview for Newbies

This "Wiki Commons: An Overview for Newbies" will be an Online Session that will focus on Engineering Students, Photographers Club Members, and Interested Photographers who are either unknown to Wikipedia Commons or Newbies. This session will provide a deep overview of Commons, its policies, and How it works. The session will be in Hindi and English language. This program will also cover Wikimania 2023.

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Agenda

1. Introduction to Wikimedia Commons:

• Learn about Wikimedia Commons, a repository of free multimedia files that anyone can use and contribute to.
• Understand the importance of open licensing and the collaborative nature of Wikimedia projects.

2. Account Creation on Wikipedia:

• Step-by-step guide on how to create your own Wikipedia account.
• Explore the benefits of having an account, such as tracking your contributions and communicating with other editors.

3. Navigating Wikimedia Commons:

• Get a guided tour of the Wikimedia Commons website, its interface, and essential features.
• Discover how to search for, upload, and categorize images to contribute to the global open media library.

4. Commons Photographer's User Group:

• Learn about the Commons Photographer's User Group, a community of photographers and enthusiasts dedicated to enhancing the visual content on Wikimedia Commons.
• Discover the group's activities, initiatives, and opportunities for collaboration.

5. Sharing Your Work:

• Understand the process of uploading your photographs and other media to Wikimedia Commons.
• Explore the concept of "free licenses" and how they empower your contributions to be shared and reused worldwide.

Organiser

Shreya ( Commons Photographers User Group )

Speaker

Shreya

Event Link

Date: 16 August 2023

Time: 8:30-9:30 PM (IST)

This Session will be hosted on Google Meet.

Link: https://meet.google.com/mrm-tnhc-xcn

Register

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Participants

1. Shreya.Bhopal (talk)
2. Bhoomi Sinha (talk) 16:47, 16 August 2023 (UTC)
3. Anjalikaushal1910 (talk) 17:16, 16 August 2023 (UTC)Anjalikaushal1910
4. Payal India (talk) 17:19, 16 August 2023 (UTC)
5. Ashmitabathre02204 (talk) 18:51, 16 August 2023 (UTC)
6. Aayush Purohit (talk)
7. Rituraj Suryawanshi (talk)
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