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This is the talk page for discussions on Wiki Loves Earth 2020 in Uganda — Preceding unsigned comment added by Douglaseru (talk • contribs) 23:11, 30 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Due to the spread of COVID-19, I have limited access to natural heritage sites to take pictures for the contest, what to do?
We highly encourage you to upload your existing pictures. Please, stay safe and healthy by following the restrictions imposed in the country. The global spread of COVID-19 pandemic has some impact on the activities related to Wiki Loves Earth 2020, we are preparing a dedicated section on this.
  • Is there a limit on the number of photos I can submit?
No, you can submit as many as you like. Some people are uploading photos of hundreds of sites. However, we recommend you upload your best and quality photographs to increase your chances of winning.
  • Can I use Photoshop or a similar program to post-process my photos before submitting them?
Yes. The photos can be edited or processed by using any software. But please avoid the temptation to over-process: this is a photographic contest, not a computer art one.
  • What are the guidelines on image size?
Please submit images that are as large as possible and do not “downsize for the web”. We value high-resolution images for many purposes including print. While images below 2 megapixels may be accepted for the national contest, they will not be considered for a prize as they lack usability at larger sizes, especially in print. Please note we won't contact you and ask you to submit larger resolution photos. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Douglaseru (talk • contribs) 23:17, 30 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they were solved

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Updates from the online discussions

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'Key ideas shared, and activities done during the competition period '

August

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Date: Saturday 08 August 2020

  • Project summary

All online discussion summaries were posted on the project discussion page. Additional participants who were contacted during the closing meeting were also added to the landing page (participants) of the project.
A final list of the top 10 images was shared, and is also below; --Douglaseru (talk) 08:54, 9 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Position Names Image
1st Susanne Elsig-Lohmann Top of the falls
2nd Susanne Elsig-Lohmann Young Giraffes
3rd Jim Joel Fort Partiko
4th Jim Joel Kidepo Hills and Valleys
5th Jim Joel Fort Partiko, Military Fort
6th Jim Joel Kyambura Gorge
7th Jim Joel Fort Partiko, watch Tower
8th Byekwaso Blasio Chimpanzees of Kibale National Park
9th Byekwaso Blasio Woodland Kingfisher
10th Jim Joel Plains of Semiliki National Park

--Douglaseru (talk) 15:42, 8 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Date: Saturday 01 August 2020
Time: 2:00 - 3:00PM (EAT)
Platform: Google Hangouts
Participants: Susanne, Jim, Joshua, Sandra, Derrick, Shafik, Douglas, Alice, Geoffrey, Dickson, Faizal, Hillary, Elisha, Brenda

Discussion summary

  • Check in and introductions

The call was joined by new (first time) participants: Jim Joel, Susanne Elsig-Lohmann, and Joshua Mirondo.

  • Wikimedia commons (Landing page updates, Project documentation)

The landing page on Wikimedia commons was created for project documentation, members invited to update their individual user pages, and the project discussion page with challenges faced, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and discussion summaries.

  • Survey results
    • All the respondents were satisfied with the prizes.
    • Most of the participants’ expectations were met, but there were areas that needed improvement.
    • A majority of the participants expressed interest to join the Usergroup as volunteers, and were fine with posting their responses on meta
  • Final results, and the top 10

The top 10 images were shared. The winner of the first and second prizes donated the prizes to the Usergroup, but requested a souvenir and a visit to the members and Community, when it is safe to travel again to Uganda. The Usergroup will follow up with the 3rd winner

  • Next user group projects

The user group welcomes all volunteers to join any of the four upcoming projects

July

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Date: Friday 31 July 2020

  • Landing page update, documentation

A list of participants and team members was updated on the landing page, as well as user contributions for the Usergroup's project mid-term metrics evaluation.

Date: Friday 24 July 2020

  • Submitting local winners to the international team - preliminary results

A selection of 20 images were submitted to the international WLE team, pending communication, copyright violation checks, and confirming contacts of the winners. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Douglaseru (talk • contribs) 09:43, 8 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Date: Saturday 11 July 2020
Time: 4:00 - 5:00PM

  • WLX jury tool training (International WLE team)

The International Wiki Loves earth Team organised a training for a walk-through of the WLX jury tool.
A recording for this training is available on this link.

Date: Friday 10 July 2020
Time: 4:00 - 5:00PM
Doodle poll closed
Platform: Zoom
Participants: Samson, Joe, Bruno, Sandra, Faith, Kenneth, Shafik, Derrick, Douglas

Discussion summary

  • User contributions, and tools

Wikiscan to track contributions and user statistics on Wikimedia commons, and other Wikimedia projects. Toolsforge for tracking Wiki Loves (x) contributions The Jury uses the Montage tool, and WLX Jury tools An invitation was shared about the upcoming training by the WLE international team on the usage of the WLX jury tool.

  • Voice/data reimbursements

A sample screenshot will be shared to show data loaded, that can be reimbursed. The next reimbursements will be shared directly as data on people’s mobile phones or devices, so that they are not required to provide receipts.

  • The Jury image selection process

National organisers request for access to the Jury tool, where they can set up competition campaigns, settings, image selection criteria, and adding jurors The montage tool used has three rounds: Yes/No (100+ images per juror), Rating (60+ images per juror), and Ranking (30+ images per juror), variations depending on the total number of images. Preliminary and final results are prepared with another method, and weighing platform, for example using spreadsheets.

  • Preliminary results

After results from the 3 rounds in the montage tool, a new jury member was brought on board. Local plus international rules, and criteria were considered, all the images were good, but the greatest challenge was of photos not being geotagged. Preliminary results and the top 9 images were shared, one of the images was yet to be added to make a total of 10 images that will be submitted to the international competition. Winners were still being contacted, confirmed, and other technical checks being done on the selected images, final results to be announced at the closing meeting.
--Douglaseru (talk) 09:43, 8 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

June

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Date: 22 - 30 June 2020

  • Selecting and contacting national winners

The selection was done with the montage tool, then transferred to spreadsheets for final preparation of the top images. A preliminary list was prepared, winners who had enabled email preferences were contacted, also through social media channels. --Douglaseru (talk) 08:14, 8 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Date: 15 - 22 June 2020

  • Jury (panel) selection process

The jury members were selected basing on their previous experience in selecting winners for the Wiki Loves Africa competition in Uganda. Samson Ngumenawe is an experienced Wikimedian who has been on the Jury for past WLA local and international photographic competitions. Akena Hillen is a professional photographer who recently joined the jury for the Wiki Loves Africa local and international competition in 2020.
Joshua Mirondo was also added on the jury for his creativity and having had one of the best images from the Wiki Loves Africa 2020 photographic competition in Uganda. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Douglaseru (talk • contribs) 08:03, 8 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Date: Friday 12 June 2020
Time: 4:00 - 5:00PM (EAT)
Doodle poll closed
Platform: Zoom
Participants: Joe, Shafik, Douglas, Elisha, Bruno , Sandra, Samson

Discussion summary

  • Update from the previous meeting, and upload progress

Previously there were 277 images uploaded so far, but there are some that are not corresponding with the theme. Members are getting photographers’ contacts At the moment there are 311 images, 200 of which are in line with the theme. 110 images are not categorized. Some participants needed a letter, or a COVID-19 certificate to permit them to visit some of the sites. Parks which still have primates are still closed. Other members have uploaded images from trips they took in National parks and game reserves in Western Uganda.

  • Any open reserves that can be visited before competition closure

A reminder about categorising images and the competition closure was shared. No letters will be required as reserves and offices are closed.

  • Tracking user contributions

A dashboard for tracking user contributions was shared as one of the monitoring tools for Wikimedia projects, users also were reminded to enable email preferences, and ensure that they upload their own photos.

  • Submission of receipts for reimbursements

All participants were reminded to provide receipts for reimbursement of their expenses, some participants prefered to receive data directly to avoid collecting physical receipts.

  • Upload closure and next steps

At the competition closure, the jury process will begin, which will end with the selection of the winners. The Jury will use the montage tool Ideas were shared on the usage of these uploaded images on other Wikimedia projects.

Date: Tuesday 2 June 2020
Time: 3:00 - 4:00PM (EAT)
Doodle poll closed
Platform: Google meet
Participants: Douglas, Moses, Brenda, Faith, Joy, Samson, Shafik, Sandra, Derrick

Discussion summary

  • Upload progress

Images uploaded were 277 so far, which is good enough since members were working under lockdown, however, emphasis is put on images that are in line with nature, the created lists of places, and other aspects of the theme.

  • List of places to visit

Lists of places had already been shared in the photo hunt schedule, but places like the Entebbe Wildlife center, are still under lockdown. A group online mass upload was proposed, if members are provided with data.

  • Updated competition rules

All participants were reminded to upload their own photos, or ask photographers to upload images in the remaining 9 days of the competition, but the challenge was on public transport which was restricted from accessing specific places due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

--Douglaseru (talk) 19:51, 7 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

May

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Date: Thursday 21 May 2020
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EAT
Doodle poll closed
Platform: Google meet
Participants: Elisha, Faith, Shafik, Derrick, Faizal, Samson, Joe, Moses, Hally, Douglas

Discussion summary

  • Upload progress

Some of the participants managed to get photos for uploading, others needed introduction letters, and are in touch with photographers. Most places are still under lockdown, a suggestion was made to also talk to travel agencies for participation.

  • Extension of the upload period

To accommodate most of the members’ preferences, and after guidance from the WLE international team on lists of places, the upload period was extended for 3 weeks from 23 May up to 13 June 2020.

  • Selection of sites and regions to upload photos

The Photo hunt schedule/sheet was updated, with members suggesting to contact photographers from: Mukono, the Eastern Region, Nakasongola, Tororo, Jinja, Entebbe, Kigumba, Mweya safari Lodge, and Gaba

  • Reimbursements

A reminder was sent for soft-copies of receipts as signing was not an advisable form of accountability. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Douglaseru (talk • contribs) 20:52, 31 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Date: Friday 15 May 2020
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EAT
Doodle poll closed
Platform: Google meet
Participants: Sandra, Elisha, Shafik, Faith, Joy, Brenda, Moses, Derrick, Faizal, Douglas

  • Upload progress

WLE 2020 in Uganda had 86 photos. Some members have uploaded, others have collected images, and are getting in touch with photographers People can share images on email, google drive, or flickr then these can be uploaded on commons. Members need to take a look at the eligibility criteria for quality photos, and kinds of images to upload.

  • Photographers and (new) volunteer participants

Photographers in Tororo and Mbale were required some facilitation with photo upload costs, and written permission to restricted sites might be needed. Some of the photographers expressed interest to participate in the competition after the lockdown was eased. Participants from the Western region, some of whom had taken part in WIki Loves Monuments, were also contacted to participate.

  • Activities for week 2 (16 -23 May), receipts and reimbursements

Dates for activities are 16 - 19 May and 20 - 23 May 2020. An online group upload session can be planned A monthly data/voice bundle was the preferred option by most of the members, who can later provide receipts or get reimbursed for data/voice costs incurred.

Date: Tuesday 12 May 2020
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EAT
Doodle poll closed
Platform: Google meet
Participants: Sandra, Elisha, Shafik, Joy, Moses, Samson, Faith, Douglas

Discussion summary

The landing page has all the steps, and instructions on how to upload images. The upload wizard, central notice were all fixed by Romaine There were 19 photos uploaded as at 12 May 2020, images from areas that were covered last year e.g Queen Elizabeth, Murchison falls, e.t.c can as well be uploaded if they are different from the . One of the participants shared a demo video about the upload process using a mobile phone.

  • Engage with photographers and (other) volunteer participants

Photo uploads will be mainly done individually and online, with an approach of engaging photographers for quality photos;

    • To participate as uploaders, and volunteer members, borrow equipment like cameras, and can also be potential jury members
    • We need to involve other volunteers to join the competition for example previous participants in photographic competitions (WLA, WLE, WLM), and those who signed up through the registration form, and will be updated at the Participants’ (Team members’) page.
  • Activities for the upcoming weeks

Due to the ban on offline public events, there will be mainly online events and meetings.

  • Review timelines

The local timeline has been proposed for the competition to end on 6 June 2020. Photo upload period is 9 - 23 May, Jury and selection of winners 25 May - 1 June Closure and award of prizes 2 - 6 June, Final reporting and meta updates 6 - 8 June

    • This has been done to ensure that volunteers can free up their time to learn, get skills, understand the movement, participate in other Wikimedia projects or their own activities.
    • The international tentative timeline is as below

May 1 – July 31: national competitions. See specific timeline for each country. End of August: deadline for submissions, e.g. to the Winners page October-November: deadline for the international results

    • The 10 winning images from Uganda will be sent by the end of July for the international competition, local prizes will be provided to the top images as stipulated on the landing page.
  • Project logistics and reimbursements

The Usergroup activities are volunteer based, there are no salaries for the members, and participants. Members have used their own resources for several activities. Projects only have a few volunteer expenses that can be covered such as transport, refreshments, and voice/data on offline events

    • There will be reimbursements for expenses incurred on voice/data for this project since most/all of the activities will be done online.

Snacks, refreshments, and transport refunds may also be considered when individuals spend on these during justifiable situations. Individuals are requested to provide receipts so that their reasonable expenses can be reimbursed.

--Douglaseru (talk) 21:04, 7 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Date: Thursday 7 May 2020
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EAT
Doodle poll closed
Platform: Google meet

Participants: Sandra, Samson, Shafik, Faisal, Douglas

Discussion summary

  • Volunteer team members

Team introductions made, guidelines outlined for online engagement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including social media, engaging previous participants and professional photographers.

  • Landing page and communication materials

The landing page is ready, list of areas to visit needs to be updated with coordinates. Upload wizard, and central notice banner are still being worked on.

  • Activities to be done

Photo hunts and photo upload, Jury and selection of winners, Editathons and usage of images on Wikimedia projects

  • Next steps

Upload period starts on 9 May, update the landing page, and invite interested members to join the competition. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Douglaseru (talk • contribs) 00:05, 4 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]


--Douglaseru (talk) 03:54, 3 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Challenges Due To COVID19

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Some protected areas had restrictions Fiktube (talk) 10:29, 23 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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