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| − | |abstract=In this session, we'll explore language tools that support Wikimedia sites on web and mobile platforms, such as Content/Section Translation, MinT and LanguageConverter. Discover how these tools enhance editors' experience and engagement within their communities. We'll discuss the current state and future of languages onboarding, sharing research findings and brainstorming ways to improve the experience. Led by WMF staff involved in the Language team’s work and volunteers, join us as we delve into the exciting world of language tools and discuss ways to enhance language onboarding. New or seasoned editor? Join us to improve language onboarding! |
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| + | We'll then take a bird's eye view of the language tools that support Wikimedia sites on both web and mobile platforms. These tools, such as Content/Section Translation, MinT, LanguageConverter, play a crucial role in helping editors work more efficiently by facilitating internationalization and localization efforts. Furthermore, we'll provide insights into how various language editions are utilizing these tools to enhance their content and engagement within their respective communities. It'll be a sneak peek into the innovative ways in which these tools are being leveraged across Wikimedia projects. |
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| + | Following this overview of language tools, we'll delve into the current status and the future direction of languages onboarding at Wikimedia. We'll share the latest updates and research findings related to Incubator and other test projects, and then engage in a collaborative brainstorming session to generate recommendations for enhancing the language onboarding experience. |
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| + | This session will be led by a group of us who are involved in the Language team's work at WMF, along with volunteer contributors. Whether you're a seasoned editor or new to Wikimedia, come join us as we explore the exciting world of language tools and discuss ways to make language onboarding even better! |
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| + | |username=Srishti Sethi, Amir Aaharoni, Mary Munyoki, Caroline Myrick, C. Scott Ananian |
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|affiliates=Wikimedia Foundation |
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Revision as of 20:33, 1 July 2024
This submission has been noted and is pending review for WikiConference North America 2024.
Title:
- State of Language Technology and Onboarding at Wikimedia
Type of session:
- Indepth Session (30-60 min)
Session theme(s):
- Community Engagement, Research, Technology
Abstract:
In this session, we will focus on two aspects of language at Wikimedia: language technology and language onboarding. We will begin with an overview of language representation across Wikimedia projects. We'll then take a bird's eye view of the language tools that support Wikimedia sites on both web and mobile platforms. These tools, such as Content/Section Translation, MinT, LanguageConverter, play a crucial role in helping editors work more efficiently by facilitating internationalization and localization efforts. Furthermore, we'll provide insights into how various language editions are utilizing these tools to enhance their content and engagement within their respective communities. It'll be a sneak peek into the innovative ways in which these tools are being leveraged across Wikimedia projects. Following this overview of language tools, we'll delve into the current status and the future direction of languages onboarding at Wikimedia. We'll share the latest updates and research findings related to Incubator and other test projects, and then engage in a collaborative brainstorming session to generate recommendations for enhancing the language onboarding experience. This session will be led by a group of us who are involved in the Language team's work at WMF, along with volunteer contributors. Whether you're a seasoned editor or new to Wikimedia, come join us as we explore the exciting world of language tools and discuss ways to make language onboarding even better!
Author name(s):
Wikimedia username(s):
- Srishti Sethi, Amir Aaharoni, Mary Munyoki, Caroline Myrick, C. Scott Ananian
E-mail address:
- ssethi@wikimedia.org
Affiliated organization(s):
- Wikimedia Foundation
Estimated length of session
- 60 minutes
Will you be presenting remotely?
- I will present in-person
Okay to livestream?
- Livestreaming is okay
Previously presented?
- Accepted for Wikimania 2024
Special requests: