"Marathon of Wikipedia on March 25th focusing on the collections of the National Historical Museum"

49 schools, 26 valid entries and 25 new Greek-language entries for the Greek Revolution is the outcome of the action "Marathon of Wikipedia on March 25th focusing on the collections of the National Historical Museum", which was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education ( 21.10.2014, Ar.Prot.170949 / C7) and lasted four months.  

 With great pleasure we announce the award ceremony of the action that will take place in the National Historical Museum, in the building of the Old House (Kolokotronis Sq, Stadiou 13, Athens, 10561) on Monday, May 18th at 12:00 in the context of the International Day of Museums. During the ceremony the results of contest will be presented and the winners will be awarded by the organizers and the Ministry of Education.

The action was successful and has received excellent comments both for its educational value and for pedagogical method that promotes. Especially touching was the fact that schools throughout Greece (Evros, Athens, Orestiada, Messolongi, Patras, Thessaloniki, Naoussa, Halkida, Corfu, Samos, Domvraina Viotia etc.) participated with enthusiasm in the competition. Moreover, it is worth mentioning the fact that most of the schools were involved with World Encyclopedia out of the context of the Marathon.

The aim was to enrich Wikipedia with entries on the Greek Revolution and the themes of the National Historic Museum through the active participation of teachers and students and raising the educational community of the proper use and importance of Wikipedia through training seminars.

The action was initiated by Greek Free/Open Source Software Society (GFOSS) and implemented in collaboration with the National History Museum, the National Research and Technology Network (GRNET), the School Network with the participation and support of digital culture agency PostScriptum (PS) and the voluntary participation of the School of Wikipedia. 

More info: http://www.25marcheditathon.gr/