The Appropedia fundamentals consist of courses aimed at improving and creating new articles on the wiki. We will learn from basic editing tools to create compelling articles.
Appropedia for content editors[edit | edit source]
Duration[edit | edit source]
6 hours
Requirements[edit | edit source]
None. This course does not require any programming skills.
General description[edit | edit source]
This course has been created for anyone who wants to learn how to create, edit, and organize content on Appropedia using MediaWiki software.
Course program[edit | edit source]
Basic Edition[edit | edit source]
- Create new page
- Editing a page
- Discussion or talk pages
- Preview, see history, and revert changes
- "Edit" vs "Edit source"
- Upload images and videos
- Templates
Formatting[edit | edit source]
Organize content[edit | edit source]
- Page categorization
- Understanding namespaces
- Moving a page
- Redirect a page
- Delete a page
- Sandbox
Appearance[edit | edit source]
- Skins
- Custom CSS
- Custom JavaScript
Special pages[edit | edit source]
- Special pages
- User pages
Appropedia's service learning programs[edit | edit source]
Duration[edit | edit source]
1 week
Requirements[edit | edit source]
None. This course does not require any programming skills.
General description[edit | edit source]
This course has been created for people who will help develop essential knowledge bases for the world via a learning experience for individuals and classes.
Course program[edit | edit source]
- Running a class on Appropedia
- Grading assignments
- Photographs
- Uploading documents or other materials
- Create diagrams of a scientific concept
- Special considerations when editing health information
- Creating skill pages
- How powerful is Appropedia as a teaching tool?
- Case study - Open source research in sustainability
Appropedia for students[edit | edit source]
Duration[edit | edit source]
1 week
Requirements[edit | edit source]
None. This course does not require any programming skills.
General description[edit | edit source]
This course has been created to develop technical abilities related to appropriate technology: cheap and viable solutions that anyone in different contexts can adapt to their needs.
