Women and Wikipedia

Women and Wikipedia

Online Canvas STEM/Equity Course (2024-25)

Thu, August 29 2024 12:00 AM - Mon, September 15 2025 12:00 AM

Presenters

  • Polly Myers

Description

This fully asynchronous short course examines the gender imbalance of Wikipedia and collaborative efforts to build more entries that recognize women's contributions, particularly in science. It provides resources for promoting educational activities, awareness, and understanding of the gender imbalance of Wikipedia with particular focus on efforts attached to Women's History Month (the month of March). Participants will choose resources to explore and reflect on how they might be utilized in educational settings. Completion of this course offers an opportunity to purchase 5 clock hours in STEM or Equity. 

Deadline: Participants must complete this session in Canvas by September 15, 2025. Course attendance is taken on an on-going basis after participants finish, often within 3-5 days, though during rush periods and holiday breaks please be aware it may take up to 2 weeks.

Dates

  • Thu, August 29 2024 - Mon, September 15 2025
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Canvas

Registration

Event # 174831

Price
$55.00
Registration Ends
Sunday Aug 31, 2025 12:00 AM

Professional Hours

Clock Hour Number: 174831
5.00 Clock Hours $20.00
5.00 STEM
5.00 Equity

Other

Science Social Studies Technology NWESD Online