Florian Cuny explains constraints on Wikidata (still taken from Wikidata MOOC tutorial video)
Welcome to the Wikidata open online course!
This MOOC aims to simplify learning how to edit Wikidata through an online course. Participants will understand how Wikidata works, its rules, its community, and how to contribute to it.
Who can join?
Anyone interested in learning about Wikidata and contributing to it, regardless of your background or computer skills. In addition to beginners, this course is also beneficial for Wikidata trainers.
Participation in this course, including interactions and discussions on various channels, is covered by the Code of Conduct for technical spaces. Participants are encouraged to contribute to making the discussion spaces safe and welcoming for everyone.
Course schedule
The course is offered in different iterations. After each iteration, we may adapt and improve it based on your feedback. Below is the schedule for upcoming sessions:
Individual progress may vary. Some participants may complete the course earlier than the estimated duration after starting.
About
The Wikidata open online course is offered by the software communication team at Wikimedia Deutschland. Originally developed in French by Wikimedia France, the course content has been updated and translated into English. This effort aims to make the training material accessible to English-speaking audiences everywhere, ensuring that learners can benefit from it.
Course Structure
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Part 1 - Welcome
Sections:
Outline of the MOOC and the team
Introduce yourself to the Wikidata MOOC community!
FORUM: Your questions about the course
Part 2 - Wikimedia movement and creation of Wikidata
Sections:
What are Wikimedia projects?
Brief history of Wikidata
Traffic and content modifications on Wikidata
FORUM: Your questions about the Wikimedia movement and the creation of Wikidata
Chapter 2 - Understanding knowledge graphs
Part 1 - Introduction to knowledge graphs
Sections:
Introduction
Value / data
Why organise values into data?
Why do we need knowledge graphs?
What can a knowledge graph be used for?
Constraints and consistency
Role of unique identifiers
Examples of unique identifiers
Glossary and summary
FORUM: Your questions about knowledge graphs
Part 2 - Initiation to queries
Sections:
Introduction
Why query a knowledge graph?
What is a query?
Introduction to commands
Query testing
Visualization queries and syntax highlighting
Glossary and summary
FORUM: Your questions about queries
Part 3 - Comprehension assessment
Sections:
Quize
FORUM: Your questions about the quize
Chapter 3 - Discover Wikidata
Part 1 - Introduction to open data
Sections:
Introduction
Definition of open data
Open data, closed data
Right and licence to use
Sharing data
Testing Wikidata's open data
Glossary and summary
FORUM: Your questions about open data
Part 2 - Introduction to the semantic web
Sections:
Introduction
Definition of the semantic web
RDF triplets
The five Linked Open Data stars
The ontology
Ontology on Wikidata
Glossary and summary
FORUM: Your questions on Chapter 5
Part 3 - Presentating Wikidata
Sections:
Introduction
Wikidata, what is it?
A knowledgebase
Data structure in Wikidata
Links between Wikidata and other Wikimedia projects
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(3) Is the course free?
Yes, the course is completely free of charge.
(4) Is the course self-paced?
Yes, the MOOC operates on a self-paced model without the need for an instructor or teacher guiding the learning process. You can progress through the material at your own speed.
(5) Is there a grading system in place?
Instead of traditional grading, the course utilizes peer assessment, where learners evaluate each other's work. However, it's important to note that a minimum number of participants is required for the peer assessment system to function effectively.
(6) Where can I ask questions during the course?
You can post questions and interact with fellow learners on the community forum within the course platform. Throughout the course, you'll regularly see pointers and links in the discussions on the community forum. Discussions on the community forum will be archived once the course concludes.
(7) Is there anywhere else I can get help outside of the forums in the MOOC?
Yes, for general Wikidata inquiries, you can join the Wikidata Help Telegram channel. Unlike the course forum, the Telegram channel provides a more permanent location for your inquiries.
(8) Where can I give general feedback about the program?
You may leave feedback on the project discussion page: Wikidata talk:Open Online Course, or write directly to mohammed.abdulaiwikimedia.de
(9) Is this course accessible on mobile devices?
Yes, the MOOC is hosted on the Wikimedia Formations platform, which is responsive and accessible on both mobile devices and tablets.
(10) Can I join multiple iterations of the course?
Yes, you can join as many iterations of the course as you like, as long as new course schedules are made available. However, please note that only one iteration will be available at any given time.
(11) Can I receive a certificate of completion for this course?
Yes, participants can receive a digital certificate of completion upon request. To request your certificate, simply tag @masssly in the course forum.
(12) Can I fork the MOOC in my language?
The MOOC is hosted on Wikimedia France servers, and they reserve the rights to the original content and decisions about hosting. However, English text and video subtitles are available upon request. Reach out to Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE) if you need them.