This book explores Canadian participation in Wikimedia platforms through identity dynamics, institutional collaborations and contributors' literacies. It highlights the country's cultural diversity and the importance of partnerships in disseminating knowledge. The book also examines the links between Wikimedia and various communities, showing how these initiatives reinforce the vitality of the movement in Canada.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
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978-1-77199-452-1 (9781771994521)
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Jean-Michel Lapointe is digital education project manager at Universite du Quebec a Montreal. A Wikipedian since 2014 and a former academic librarian and teacher, he promotes the educational use of Wikimedia projects in higher education settings. Marie D. Martel is an associate professor at the Ecole de bibliotheconomie et des sciences de l'information at the Universite de Montreal. A specialist in libraries and open culture, she is also involved in research and outreach projects related to Wikimedia platforms. She has been a Wikipedian since 2010.
