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It's the sound of facts. Inspiration. Knowledge. We're looking for a 📣 sound 📣 that will be heard whenever people listen to content from Wikimedia projects, such as

, on smart devices and more. Help us find it. Play your part: soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo

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What can the rest of the internet learn from

What Wikipedia can teach the rest of the internet

and its unique model? The online encyclopedia’s founder

@Jimmy_Wales

has some ideas. Read more in

@reason

⬇️

reason.com

Jimmy Wales talks about why his online encyclopedia works, how to improve social media, and why Section 230 isn't the real problem with the internet.

Coraline Ada Ehmke

@CoralineAda

This is SO COOL

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· Sep 13

It's the sound of facts. Inspiration. Knowledge. We're looking for a

sound

that will be heard whenever people listen to content from Wikimedia projects, such as @Wikipedia, on smart devices and more. Help us find it. Play your part: soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo

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The

movement is searching for a sound logo that will identify content from all of our projects, like

, when visual logos are not an option — for example, when virtual voice assistants answer queries. soundlogo.wikimedia.org

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Save the date! 🗓️ Wikimedians in Africa will connect in person during the #WikiIndaba2022Conference, which will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, between 4 and 6 November. Scholarship applications to attend close this week. Follow

@WikiRwanda

for more.

Wiki Indaba 2022 Call for Submissions and Scholarship Applications

Hello, fellow Wikimedians, The wait is over, as we all know everyone has been waiting to hear about the Wiki Indaba 2022 conference which will take place in person in Kigali, Rwanda from 4th-6th No…

When Queen Elizabeth II Died, Wikipedia’s �?Deaditors’ Were Ready

The

also weighs in on

’s speed and reliability when it comes to breaking news updates

wsj.com

After the British monarch’s death was announced, it took only minutes for editors to update her Wikipedia page. Behind the scenes, they spent days debating every little change.

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Why are these

editors so excited? It's the first in-person #WikimediaSummit since the pandemic! #AfroCROWD was there alongside

experts & organizers from around the world who are finding new ways to unlock & advance free, equitable #openKnowledge. Join us! RT

Tila

@recortesdela

Amantes e especialistas do som e da música, escutem só ;-) Está aberta a convocatória para a apresentação de propostas de logos sonoros para o universo Wikimedia!

@wikidata

etc. Mandem suas ideias 💡

The Call is Out – Wikimedia Sound Logo contest launches

Wikimedia invites the world to share in the sum of all human knowledge, we now invite the world to share in The Sound of All Human Knowledge. Take a note – from 13 September to 10 October 2022, eve…

Anusha

@AnushaA100

What does free, connected, reliable knowledge sound like? Give us your best idea💡 Incredibly excited for the launch of this global contest to find a sound logo for

and other free knowledge projects. 🎼💥�?

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· Sep 13

It's the sound of facts. Inspiration. Knowledge. We're looking for a

sound

that will be heard whenever people listen to content from Wikimedia projects, such as @Wikipedia, on smart devices and more. Help us find it. Play your part: soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo

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Schoolwiki, built on

(the same platform that powers

Helmed by teachers and students, Schoolwiki in Kerala going strong after 13 years

), "was formed with the idea that a centralised website should contain information of all the schools [in Kerala], put together by students & teachers." Today, it's over 13 years old.

thenewsminute.com

By the turn of the century, in the 2000s, computer education had already begun in some schools of Kerala, in a small way. High schools which gave options between Economics and Commerce, introduced...

Wikimedia Foundation's Selena Deckelmann talks 'free knowledge' - Bizwomen

Sep 19

“What attracts me to the mission is it feels almost impossible. I love that challenge.”—

@selenamarie

, our new Chief Product and Technology Officer, on how free knowledge is a challenge worth pursuing.

bizjournals.com

Selena Deckelmann calls Wikipedia "the most important website in the world."

The

movement is looking for a sound that will identify content from their projects, including

. Want to play your part? Learn more: #WikiSoundLogo

Wikimedia Sound Logo - The Sound of All Human Knowledge

Sound helps shape our perception and how we learn about the world around us. Some sounds are quite simple to identify, like the sound of a rocket launch or the sound of waves crashing against the...

Wikimedia México

@Wikimedia_mx

Ayer se abrió la convocatoria para el concurso El Sonido de Todo el Conocimiento Humano en el que

busca un logotipo sonoro que identifique el contenido de todos nuestros proyectos. 🔊 Aquí puedes leer toda la info 👇🏾 soundlogo.wikimedia.org

Stephen Shankland

@stshank

The search for The Sound of All Human Knowledge begins: Global contest aims to identify the first...

OK, but what should Wikipedia's logo *sound* like? Contest: "In a world where audio-first touchpoints are evolving ... our common goal is to ensure Wikimedia content is represented through sound, now and in the future."

wikimediafoundation.org

This post is also available in: اَلْعَرَب�?يَّةُ, 中文, Bahasa Indonesia, Deutsch, Português, & 한국어. 13 September 2022 — Today, the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia and …

Sep 18

🚨 Calling all music producers! 🚨 We are asking for your help in defining the sound of all Wikimedia websites, including

. Here is how to get involved: soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo

Wikimedia Sound Logo - The Sound of All Human Knowledge

Sound helps shape our perception and how we learn about the world around us. Some sounds are quite simple to identify, like the sound of a rocket launch or the sound of waves crashing against the...

Sep 18

The death of a notable public figure typically means a rush of activity on

Fastest 'was' in the West: Inside Wikipedia's race to cover the queen's death

by the site's editors. Discover what happened just seconds after the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced earlier this month, via

@NPR

npr.org

Within seconds of the news of Queen Elizabeth II's death, an army of Wikipedia editors rushed to update her page on the site. It was chaos.

Sep 18

“The great thing about Wikipedia is that knowledge is collectively produced and it's transparent.” Mathieu O’Neil, associate professor at the University of Canberra, talked to

@abcaustralia

about what makes

Can Wikipedia help in the fight against misinformation? This expert thinks so - ABC Perth

an antidote to misinformation.

abc.net.au

Wikipedia was once shunned as an information source but now some believe it is best placed to help fight misinformation online

Sep 17

Over 220 teachers in Nigeria were part of the Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom program (

@RWC_Nigeria

), which supports educators in leveraging

as a tool for learning. Learn more about the program's impact + key takeaways from the organizers ⬇️

Wikimedia, UNESCO, and the Kwara State Government united to improve media literacy among teachers...

The first implementation of the Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom program in Nigeria ran for a period of 3 months and was led by Bukola James, a Certified Trainer of the Reading Wikipedia in the C…

Sep 16

Correction: The 551 million pageviews to Wikipedia on 8 September were the highest daily total since February and the 8th highest so far this year (including a more recent spike on 11 September).

Wikipedia’s busiest days in 2022 (up to 15 Sep). First: 27 February, 571 million page views. Second: 24 February, 562 million page views. Third: 6 February, 559 million page views. Fourth: 30 January, 558 million page views. Fifth: 9 January, 555 million page views. Sixth: 11 September, 554 million page views. Seventh: 25 February, 552 million page views. Eighth: 8 September, the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, 551 million page views. Ninth: 9 September, 551 million page views. Tenth: 28 February, 550 million page views.

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"What is the sound of all human knowledge"? What a tall order! I love that they are providing ample resources, including sound sample, tools, and feedback sessions: soundlogo.wikimedia.org/learn-more/#re and

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Sep 16

“Community building can be challenging, time-consuming, and yet rewarding if the right techniques are put in place.” Our fellow

@rubdebee

shares lessons from campaign organizers in Ghana working to improve climate info on

. #WikiForHumanRights

Organizers’ Perspectives from Ghana: Laying the Foundations for Greening the Wikimedia Space

A chat with organizers of the Wiki Green Conference This year, the third iteration of the #WikiForHumanRights campaign has gained increased attention amongst the African community and this is evide…

The

movement is looking for a sound that will identify content from their projects, including

. Want to play your part? Learn more: soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo #DiscoverWikipedia

Wikimedia Sound Logo - The Sound of All Human Knowledge

Sound helps shape our perception and how we learn about the world around us. Some sounds are quite simple to identify, like the sound of a rocket launch or the sound of waves crashing against the...

Why

wants a sound of its own and you can be the one to come up with it, for

Why Wikipedia wants its own sound - The Hustle

Foundation thehustle.co/09142022-Wikip? via

@TheHustle

thehustle.co

The Wikimedia Foundation is holding a contest for an original sound logo to identify when its info is used.

Sep 16

“For about as long as

Who the hell updated Queen Elizabeth II’s Wikipedia page so quickly?

has been around... editors have changed �?is’ to �?was’ at the speed of light to denote the death of a public figure.”

@anniierau

profiles “deaditors,” like the first user to update Elizabeth II's article after her death. ⬇️

inputmag.com

Mere seconds after the news of her passing broke, User:Sydwhunte, whose edits are mostly on sports pages, had already changed "is" to "was."

news, there's a contest for a new sound logo that would play before alexa/google home/etc relays info from wikipedia. winner gets $2,500 USD. submissions are due october 3rd!

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Scott Allen Cambo, PhD

@SkotBotCambo

Sound engineer friends! Did you know that you can submit a sound to become

's sound logo? What a cool opportunity to create the sound that will represent the biggest collection of human knowledge.

Wikimedia Sound Logo - The Sound of All Human Knowledge

Sound helps shape our perception and how we learn about the world around us. Some sounds are quite simple to identify, like the sound of a rocket launch or the sound of waves crashing against the...

מקף‏

@MKF_WK

Aug 30

קרן ויקימדיה מתכננת לבחור סמליל �?ודיו, צליל שי�?פשר לנו לזהות תכנים קוליים ככ�?לו שנלקחו מוויקיפדיה ו�?חיותיה. כך למשל, כשעוזרי קול �?ישיים יענו לנו על ש�?לות דרך ויקיפדיה, הם ישמיעו �?ת סמליל ה�?ודיו.

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mediashotz

@mediashotz

Wikimedia launches contest to find “The Sound of All Human Knowledge” -

The #Sound of all #Human #Knowledge ... This could be the greatest #sonic #branding competition the world has ever seen...

The Wikimedia Foundation is launching The Sound of All Human Knowledge, a contest to find a sound logo for Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects.

Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan

@wikisouthsudan

Sep 6

Our soon coming

@WikiVibrance

project that shall" acknowledge and celebrate young Wikimedians advancing open knowledge through community engagement designed for creating synergies, sharing knowledge and building capacities to contribute South Sudan content on

Die

-Bewegung sucht nach einem Klang, der Inhalte aus ihren Projekten, darunter

, identifizieren kann. Willst du deine Stimme hören lassen? Erfahre mehr: soundlogo.wikimedia.org/de #WikiSoundLogo

Wikimedia-Soundlogo - der Klang allen menschlichen Wissens

Klang gibt unserer Wahrnehmung Form und beeinflusst, wie wir die Welt um uns herum erfahren. Bestimmte Klänge sind einfach zu erkennen, etwa der Klang eines Raketenstarts oder der Klang von Wellen,...

“Before Wikipedia, there was no large-scale archive where people could gather and publish content that was bundled together merely for the public good.” When it was founded over 21 years ago,

The 3 Features That Make Wikipedia an (Underrated) Internet Icon

was a radical notion.

@Codecademy

explains. ⬇️

codecademy.com

How “wiki” technology changed the game for the online encyclopedia.

MassiveMusic

@massivemusic

This is your chance to create The Sound of All Human Knowledge for

(including

and

are running an open contest, submit your idea by 10th Oct:

Wikimedia Sound Logo - The Sound of All Human Knowledge

Sound helps shape our perception and how we learn about the world around us. Some sounds are quite simple to identify, like the sound of a rocket launch or the sound of waves crashing against the...

Pierre-Yves Beaudouin

@Pyb75

Vous n'avez pas pu participer au concours de 2003 pour déterminer le logo de Wikipédia ? Voilà une nouvelle occasion. Cette fois-ci on cherche le logo sonore qu'on entendra sur les téléphones, les enceintes, dans les voitures. #WikiSoundLogo

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Wikimédia France

@Wikimedia_Fr

· Sep 13

Le mouvement Wikimedia va se doter d'une identité sonore, par exemple, pour les assistants vocaux virtuels qui répondent à vos questions. Proposez un son avant le 10 octobre soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo videopress.com/v/2L9vyGZ8

We are looking for a sound logo that will define Wikimedia projects (such as

) on smart speakers and more—through a global contest that is open to everyone. This is the Sound of All Human Knowledge contest. Play your part. ➡️ soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo

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Advocacy and Invention: A Women's History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Cooper Hewitt

@cooperhewitt

Sep 10

Inspired by the acquisition of Marty Goddard's sexual assault evidence collection kit, please join us Thursday September 15th at 1 pm ET for a wiki edit-a-thon to help us increase and improve articles about women's health on Wikipedia. #BecauseOfHerStory

eventbrite.com

Help us increase and improve articles about women's health on Wikipedia

TODAY we launch the

sound logo contest! I started working on this project 3+ years ago, recognizing that more and more

content is accessed aurally. Enter *your* submission to the sound of all human knowledge! soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo

Wikimedia Sound Logo - The Sound of All Human Knowledge

Sound helps shape our perception and how we learn about the world around us. Some sounds are quite simple to identify, like the sound of a rocket launch or the sound of waves crashing against the...

Dr. John Samuel

@jsamwrites

Very excited to see this project. Towards a future where we may soon document all human knowledge not only with words and pictures, but also with sounds... #OralKnowledge #WikiSoundLogo

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It's the sound of facts. Inspiration. Knowledge. We're looking for a

sound

that will be heard whenever people listen to content from Wikimedia projects, such as @Wikipedia, on smart devices and more. Help us find it. Play your part: soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo

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Want to build your sound logo-creating skills? We have you covered! Check out these resources we've created that are tailored specifically for this contest and its goal of finding the Sound of All Human Knowledge. Learn more!

Learn More - Wikimedia Sound Logo

Wikimedia is the movement behind Wikipedia and 12 other free knowledge projects. It is also the movement behind The Sound of All Human Knowledge contest. Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects are...