Thursday, 19 December 2019

Places having article in En Wiki do not have in Ar Wiki

SELECT DISTINCT ?item ?entitle ?enarticle WHERE {
  ?item wdt:P31/wdt:P279* wd:Q486972;
                 wdt:P17 wd:Q878.
       
  MINUS {
    ?ararticle schema:about ?item;
               schema:isPartOf <https://ar.wikipedia.org/>.
  }
  ?enarticle schema:about ?item;
             schema:name ?entitle;
             schema:isPartOf <https://en.wikipedia.org/>.
}

SPARQL query to find out all female scientists with no Arabic but an English article

SPARQL query to find out all female scientists with no Arabic but an English article.


SELECT DISTINCT ?item ?entitle ?enarticle WHERE {
  ?item wdt:P31 wd:Q5;
        wdt:P106/wdt:P279* wd:Q901;
        wdt:P21 wd:Q6581072.
  MINUS {
    ?ararticle schema:about ?item;
               schema:isPartOf <https://ar.wikipedia.org/>.
  }
  ?enarticle schema:about ?item;
             schema:name ?entitle;
             schema:isPartOf <https://en.wikipedia.org/>.

}


Courtesy - Lucas Werkmeister
 [Dec 18, 2019 12:01:27 AM
It is his version: https://w.wiki/E4X

Tuesday, 1 October 2019

Missing descriptions in ml districts

To add description.
Located in the administrative territorial entity - p131
Malappuram district (Q1030918)


#no description
SELECT ?item ?itemLabel?itemLabel_ml WHERE {
  SERVICE wikibase:label { bd:serviceParam wikibase:language "[AUTO_LANGUAGE],en". }
  ?item wdt:P131 wd:Q1030918.
  optional {?item rdfs:label ?itemLabel_ml . filter(lang(?itemLabel_ml)="ml")}
  filter not exists {?item schema:description ?itemDesc_ml . filter(lang(?itemDesc_ml)="ml")}
  SERVICE wikibase:label { bd:serviceParam wikibase:language "[AUTO_LANGUAGE],en". }
}
LIMIT 200


Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Uses of assessment data to improve learning

always keep learning it keeps you young - Patty Berg






Useful websites

Edpuzzle.com







https://quizlet.com/latest  ( First let them read the glossary , then using quizlet you can shows flashcards )


Saturday, 21 September 2019

Planning and implementing effective lessons

Planning and implementing effective lessons
21-9-19



Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional- Roger Crawford.


What will students learn? Planning.

Topic & Sub topic:

Too much? Too less?
Have they learnt this before?
What is the new learning here?
How do you know?

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

SPARKL query - current indian actors who do not have des in ml

#no description
SELECT ?item ?itemLabel ?itemLabel_ml
WHERE
{
  ?item wdt:P106 wd:Q33999 ;
          wdt:P27 wd:Q668 ;
          wdt:P21 wd:Q6581072 .
  optional {?item rdfs:label ?itemLabel_ml . filter(lang(?itemLabel_ml)="ml")}
  filter not exists {?item schema:description ?itemDesc_ml . filter(lang(?itemDesc_ml)="ml")}
  SERVICE wikibase:label { bd:serviceParam wikibase:language "[AUTO_LANGUAGE],en". }
}

Saturday, 7 September 2019

Assessment Strategies in Lessons

Assessment Strategies in Lessons 
PD Session - 7-9-19

__________________________________________________________________________

Teacher has to maintain three main files.
  • Logbooks
  • DLP File.
  • CPT File
__________________________________________________________________________

KWL Chart 

k
w
L
What is assessment?

How assessment is different from progression ?

I want to know what are the different strategies can be used for assessment?



When teachers asks the answers what teachers wrote in the “K” Column.
It should not be repeated by other groups.

Assessment
Provides an opportunities 

Different kinds of assessment

AFL- Assessment For Learning.( Formative Assessment) FA
AOL - Assessment of Learning
AAL - Assessment As Learning - Self Reflection
Students ask themselves about their learning.
__________________________________________________________________________
When to assess…

Wednesday, 4 September 2019

Activities in SST classroom



Go to class with a smile
Quote – on ssc by Clement Mok. ( is it not rocket science. It’s a social science.


Simulation method.
Simplified version of real world situation.
Topics like – morality, democracy, patriotism, leadership etc…

Historical simulation
Simulation activities
Simulation games

Historical simulation  ( For eg:  Shekha Kapoor)


Dramatizatons in which past incidents are relieved and real characters portrayed.

 Simulation activities

Simulation games

Role play (Spontaneous ) == Differences
Dramatizations (based on script)


Laboratory method

Inquiry / discovery method
Encourage divergent thinking….
Eg- students can be required to find out the reasons for fuel shortage in the country.

Project method

Demonstrations


Helping students with the vast content.
- Pre teach key vocabulary with appropriate definition/ explanations.
- Chunk matter into manageable bits of information.
- Represent relevant information in graphic organizers.
The Fakebook Strategy
Create fake FB page for a person of importance.
Students

Storyboard teaching
“If history were taught in the form of stories …  ( Rudyard Kliping)


Youtube
Why learn social studies ?

Thursday, 29 August 2019

PD Session- General Teaching Strategies

Teaching strategies 

Strategy is a form of a plan
strategies and activities are different.

“The right thought effort and action make wonders in the classroom”

1- Cooperative learning.

Small group of students work together on a common task with or without specific role assignments.
Teacher has to decide - Heterogeneous group, Homogeneous group 

Merits
Positive interdependence
Individual and group accountability..
Increase self-esteem of students

* Carousel

It can be used in any point of time in a class
Sharing of perspective

Steps
  • Give a chart paper which contains topic/ questions
  • They write down responses
  • Then give to other group and they discuss the answers of other groups
  • They discuss the topic further and responds.
  • Each group writes with a different marker. 
  • The last group to work at each chart presents the information on that chart to that chart to the entire class.

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

SPARQL query to finding wikidata items Which does not have descriptions

#no description
SELECT ?item ?itemLabel ?itemLabel_ml
WHERE 
{
  ?item wdt:P106 wd:Q11900058 .
  optional {?item rdfs:label ?itemLabel_ml . filter(lang(?itemLabel_ml)="ml")}
  filter not exists {?item schema:description ?itemDesc_ml . filter(lang(?itemDesc_ml)="ml")}
  SERVICE wikibase:label { bd:serviceParam wikibase:language "[AUTO_LANGUAGE],en". }
}
by - Tagishsimon (talk)

My SPARQL query to finding wikidata items Which does not have labels

I would like to get SPARQL query for finding wikidata items ( ?item wdt:P106 wd:Q11900058 ) Which does not have labels and descriptions in language(ml/ar). So that I can add labels and descriptions in those languages. --Akbarali (talk) 09:56, 16 July 2019 (UTC)

#no label
SELECT ?item ?itemLabel ?itemDesc_ml
WHERE 
{
  ?item wdt:P106 wd:Q11900058 .
  filter not exists {?item rdfs:label ?itemLabel_ml . filter(lang(?itemLabel_ml)="ml")}
  optional {?item schema:description ?itemDesc_ml . filter(lang(?itemDesc_ml)="ml")}
  SERVICE wikibase:label { bd:serviceParam wikibase:language "[AUTO_LANGUAGE],en". }
}

To try this
Prepared Credit for Tagishsimon 

Saturday, 27 July 2019

A lightning talk on Wikipedia at PMSM

A lightning talk was organised by PMSM students who study for journalism . There was a short presentation on wikipedia .Mr.Kamarudhin Elankur welcomed the function.

Tuesday, 16 July 2019

Wikimedia workshop 2019 - Bukhari College

It is immense pleasure to find out time to organise and lead wikimedia workshops for students and teachers in India. This year we organise a one day workshop at Kondotty Bukhari College .The workshop will be covered major Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia, Wikisource, Wiktionary, Wikiquotes etc. The expecting participants are graduate students at the same college. This event is organized by Wikimedians of Kerala in associations with the Bukhari College Kondotty. 

I have created its event page. It is available here

  • Introduction to Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects
  • How to edit in Wikipedia
  • Create a new article in Wikipedia
  • Introduction to Wikisource
  • Add content in Wikisource
  • Introduction to Commons
  • How to add photographs into commons
  • Licenses of Photographs and Articles
  • Introduction to Wiktionary, Wikiquote
  • Introduction to Wikidata

After the programme.








Monday, 17 June 2019

Important Keywords - Delhi Sultans

There are few keywords listed below. It may help you to teach and learn the history of Delhi Sultans

Wazir
Income, expenditure , collection of revenue
Ariz I mumalik
– employment of soldiers, training and equipment
Wakil-i-dar –
household of sultans, place guards, personal assistance
Amir-i-hajib –
master of ceremonies of the court
Chief qazi –
justice department
Khans
Military positions
Maliks
Military positions
Amir
Military positions
Chehra
Kept description about each soldier
dagh
Branded Each horse
Subas
Sultanate was divided provinces
Muqti
Head of Subas  (governor)
Subas divided in to
Shiqs.
Shiqdar
Head of Shiqs
Shiqs divided in to Parganas
Parganas  (Several villages)
Amil
Head of parganas
Landowners were known as
Khuts & muqaddams
Patwari
Village accountant


Iqta
Assignment of land revenue. land was granted to turkish nobles in lieu of salary.
Iqtadars
The person who collect revenue from Iqta
Kharaj
Land Revenue

Wednesday, 12 June 2019

WikidataConf 2019

Very happy to share that we received mail regarding wikidataconf 2019 participation which will be held on October in Berlin

WikidataCon 2017.svg.

What would I like to learn during the conference?

I want to see how other people use Wikidata in educational level, schools and college level and exchange experiences.
I also would like to meet many great Wikidata contributors in person, share ideas, and perhaps discuss with other language community to begin new collaborative projects.

My favorite projects/topics of interest

Wikidata, Wikidata Query Service (SPARQL), Wikibase, WikiProject Education.

Sunday, 9 June 2019

Entry Ticket Sample

A sample of Entry ticket has given below.
Which can be use before starting the lesson "the story of village palampur"

Entry Ticket


Exit Ticket

What are the main production activities in your villages in India ?

What are the main production activities in villages across India

Name any method to increase production on a given piece of land?

What are the different methods to increase production on a given piece of land?

Which is the units use to measure land in your home country?

Which are the different units use to measure land in your home country ?

Name the four requirements needed for the production.

What are the four requirements needed for the production.

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Farewell note and Responses

28-3-19
Dear All,
Greetings of the day.
As you may know, today is my last working day in this School. 
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all of you. 
Thank you for all the cooperation I received during my last 4 years tenure as a Social Science Teacher & HOD of Social Science Department of this esteemed institution. 
I believe I have delivered my duty to the best of my knowledge. 

I appreciate those who worked really hard with dignity and complete dedication. 
Your input, feedback and suggestions have played a prominent role in my success as well.  
I will be carrying all good memories, experience from the challenges faced and would apply those in my new endeavor  as I will be leaving for Good.

Please forgive me if I have hurt your feelings at any point of time, as it would be unintentional.
May the almighty  bless you with all the success in your future endeavors.  

Hearty thanks to the management for giving me this wonderful opportunity, it was really a great pleasure to work with you.  
And also would like to express my sincere gratitude to all our hbt family members. 

All the best
--------------------------------------
Head of the Social Science Dept.

Comments

HASNA. C.N

All best sir.where ever you  go spread good deeds


SHUMAILA SHAHZADI

Dear sir,
Its been pleasure to work with such a person who always strive for the BEST.You have always shown your sincerity towards your work and had never been biased.
I really appreciate the improvement you have shown not only as a person but as a teacher and a leader.
I wish you all the very best for your future and pray that may u get success in what ever you do.
You will be missed!