2023:Program/Submissions/Modeling our languages with Lexeme - NZ7PNJ

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Title: Modeling our languages with Lexeme

Speakers:

Asaf Bartov (WMF)

I have been a practicing (volunteer) Wikipedian for many years; my home wiki is the Hebrew Wikipedia, but I am also active in Wikidata and the Wikimedia Commons, and I make occasional contributions on the English Wikipedia as well, all under my volunteer account. I have a strong background in software engineering, and an abiding interest in literature, education, open access, linked data, and library science. At the Foundation, I am working on increasing reach (readers) and participation (editors) in emerging communities, through community support as well as partnerships with grantees, other NGOs, and governments. My main project since 2019 is the WikiLearn online learning environment. Previously, I had worked on the Community Capacity Development program and as a grants program officer.

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Type: Workshop

Track: Open Data

Submission state: submitted

Duration: 120 minutes

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Presentation language: en

Abstract & description

Abstract

Lexeme is the name for the lexicographical layer of Wikidata, that is, the features for documenting words in Wikidata. Now is an exciting opportunity to document our languages with structured data, in a more precise and high-quality way than Wiktionary ever provided, and which will enable a lot of innovative uses.

Description

This workshop will walk you through how to contribute to documenting your own language, both manually and using some tools, as well as demonstrate some of the things already possible to build on top of Lexeme.

It requires no prior knowledge.

Further details

Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?

Language diversity is one of the hallmarks of our movement. For many smaller languages, modeling on Lexeme can be a path to educational innovation (learning apps, games, etc.) as well as a tool for scholars historians, and language preservationists.

Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?

• Onsite in Singapore
• Remote online participation, livestreamed
• Remote from a satellite event
• Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
• Pre-recorded and available on demand