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I
wished to spread this App to all my collegues. But I did not share
this to anyone. In 2016 Augest 21 we came from our kerala after
enjoying two months vacation. We had training programme until 28th
Augest. Once My Supervisor Mr. Vijesh told me to explain this Class
Dojo to Prinicpal. I tried to introduce this Dojo to our honourable
Principal named Mrs.Jisha Jayan. She was also thrilled and requested
me to familiarize CD to all my colleagues. So we gathered at
auditorium.
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I am happy to write this blog post. Participating in an international conference for Wikipedians is a wonderful experience. It is more rewarding when the conference is for Wikimedians to discuss and contribute new ideas related to wikimedia and other free open source.
I got
scholarship to participate in WikiConference India 2016 Which held at
Chandigarh group of College, Punjab. It was held on Aug 5,6,7. During
this day I had a presentation on the topic Wikimediaas disciplinaryproject.
It was my first experience in my life as attending a national conference. Members from Bangladesh, Nepal, Israel, USA etc were participated in this conference.
I could build good friendship
with many wikipedians from different parts of India. Currently they
share many tips and new ideas with us. We were 14 members who
represented from Malayalam Wikipedia. Active Wikipedian Vishwan was
our team leader. He opened outer world of wiki to us.
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Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Class Dojo Training - Dojo Sir,, Dojo Sir,
Last
few years I was observing and asking to different teachers on Class
Management. I searched and read different kinds of printed books as
well as E books from google to know more about Class Management. When
I decided to fly to UAE my old collegues shared that, Out side of
India, the class management will be very difficulty.
That
was almost correct. Here in our schools there are multinational
students. :-)
Especially Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, lNigeria etc.
Everyone has their own distinctive culture. So I started to find an
ICT based solution for class dojo. At last I reached in Class Dojo
and Kyambu. I did not use Kyambu yet. It is also almost same. So as a
pilot project I used Class Dojo.
During
this time one of my close friend Mr. Noufal & Shafeeq also asked.
What is it? I explained and they were thrilled to use. The very next
day other five teachers also started under my school.Everyone was
very happy. Because it worked very well.
My
students even they were in grade 10 , accepted this in a good spirit.
At last they named me Dojo Sir and my colleagues mocked at me as
“Dojo Akbar”
When
awarding points to groups, students quickly sharpened up their
behavior and displayed teamwork! They hold each other accountable to
make sure their group is behaved and on task. This makes my class
room e much easier. Earliear I was giving points for their
discipline, Oral test, Quiz, Note book completion as House wise.
To
get students even more engaged with ClassDojo, I gave a cerficate
monthly. At the end of each month , I would view reports and reward
the team that earned the most points with either a technology party


Somebody
were scratching in their head. Does he bring another head ache for
us. So I started my training in this contest. At last many teachers
asked many doubts . It was amazing experience. Many teachers created
new ID the same day. Now it has been covered more that 75.
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Monday, 15 August 2016
Wikimedia in Education - WikiConference India 2016
I am happy to write this blog post. Participating in an international conference for Wikipedians is a wonderful experience. It is more rewarding when the conference is for Wikimedians to discuss and contribute new ideas related to wikimedia and other free open source.
It was my first experience in my life as attending a national conference. Members from Bangladesh, Nepal, Israel, USA etc were participated in this conference.
ml.wiki Community participants with WMF
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Katherine Maher
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On
the first day, we began by an inauguration ceremony. Following to
that there was a Punjabi traditional cultural programme was there. It
was amazing.
There were sessions on hack
thone, Wikidata, Wikipedia Asian month, Wiki source and School wiki,
Taking Better Photographs Postcard Guide, many
other
topics which dealt outreach in Wikiprojects.
All
most all every session was a new learning experience. Mean while
there was a edit a thone competition. It was a tight competition to
create more article in regional language about Punjab. During the
conference days at midnight we were spending time to write maximum
article from our Hotel. I had written around 100 article during these
days. At last we got third prize in edit thon. English & Telungu
wikipedia achieved first and second prize respectively.
I
would like to express my sincere thanks to CIS
and Wik conference organising
committee
for granting me scholarship to attend my
first
Wiki India
conference .
After
the wiki conference we moved to Delhi and visited many important
historical places and captured hundreds of photos which will upload
to wiki commons in very soon days.
Who is he ?
About Me – Akbar Ali
I am Akbar Ali, an educator, Wikidata volunteer, and journalist from India, currently residing in the United Arab Emirates. I am passionate about teaching, artificial intelligence, Wikipedia editing, Wikidata volunteering, humour, music, reading, and exploring beaches and hills—in that order.
Teaching and Education
My educational journey began in India, where I spent my most valuable years in the teaching-learning process. I am committed to delivering quality education through creative, inclusive, and engaging approaches, focusing not only on academic knowledge but also on nurturing life skills such as:
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Digital literacy
As the Head of the Social Science Department, I have led numerous teacher training programs, coordinated staff development sessions, and implemented innovative teaching strategies that encourage inquiry and real-world connections.
Technology Integration and Digital Tools
My core interest lies in applying technology to education. I believe that high-tech tools can spark creativity and fuel enthusiasm in the classroom. I actively use platforms such as:
AI Tools
Wikidata
Wikipedia
ClassDojo
MS 365
Google Workspace
These tools help students connect with global education ecosystems, exposing them to diverse perspectives and cultures.
As a ClassDojo Ambassador in the UAE, I have successfully trained over 430 teachers from various countries on integrating digital tools to improve student engagement and communication.
Wikimedia Involvement & International Participation
I am an active contributor to Wikipedia and Wikidata, and have represented the Wikimedia movement at several international conferences as a speaker, trainer, and panelist:
International Conferences Attended
WikiLib Conference 2025 – Mexico
Wikimedia Hackathon 2025 – Istanbul, Turkey
EduWiki Conference 2025 – Eldorado, Colombia (Two sessions)
WikiArabia 2024 – Muscat, Oman (Pywikibot session)
EduWiki Conference 2024 – Montevideo, Uruguay (Panel discussion)
WikidataCon 2019 – Berlin, Germany (Panel discussion)
EduWiki Conference 2023 – Belgrade, Serbia (Two sessions)
WikiArabia 2022 – Dubai, UAE
Wikimedia India Conference 2016 – Punjab (Speaker)
Wikimedia India Conference 2016 – Hyderabad, Telangana (Panel discussion)
In addition to presenting, I have led AI and Wikimedia training sessions for teachers, university students, and school learners across India and the UAE.
Training and Outreach
In 2022, I led a training program for all school librarians in Dubai, held at the Rashid Library in collaboration with the Emirates Literature Foundation.
I have also conducted in-person and online training for educators and students from leading institutions, including:
Kerala University
Malayalam University
Farook College
Ma’din Academy
Bukhari College
Markaz College
PMSM College
Al Ihsan College
FACE Academy
Sree Krishnapuram College
I regularly offer virtual training via platforms like Edume for global educators.
Writing and Media Engagement
Before moving to the UAE, I worked as a journalist in Malappuram, Kerala, reporting for both newspapers and a local TV channel. I continue to contribute to:
Newspapers
Magazines
Blogs
Wikipedia articles
I also manage two blogs and a YouTube channel, where I share educational tutorials, AI-based teaching tools, and reflections on classroom practices.
Social Commitment
Beyond professional roles, I am deeply committed to social upliftment through education. In my spare time, I taught students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in Kerala, many of whom studied in religious institutions and lacked access to mainstream schooling.
Recognition
Delegate at Qudwa International Teachers Forum 2017 – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Featured multiple times in leading Malayalam newspapers and The Indian Express for my contributions to education and Wikimedia outreach.
Recognized for community-based initiatives and use of technology in education
About me in media
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