Demo/Codebase Questions/Comment:
Sorry to have not been more clear from the outset. The fact is that we don't have a
specific demo created for Wikipedia at this point. Our Online Collaboration Platform demo
video is available at
https://www.officehours.co/#demo. Also, if you want to register for
the platform on our home page, you will be taken through a more detailed tour of the
platform. It is optimized for Chrome, but most functionality will now work on other major
browser platforms.
All of our codebase is either 3rd party open source or written by our team. We would
release an open source version of the codebase if we were to launch a collaboration
platform for Wikipedia.
"Expert" and Chat Room Questions/Comments:
I understand the challenges of identifying who is an "expert" - maybe it is
better to think of "wikistructors" as volunteer guides or docents -
self-appointed helpers. Our process utilizes an Uber-like 5 start rating system so that
there is an ongoing assessment of the quality/effectiveness of those who are providing
"expert" help.
Yes, it would be possible to jump from any Wikipedia posting directly to a chatroom. Our
chat rooms are set up for group participation - either live chat or audio. We also offer
one-on-one interaction opportunities in workspace rooms that have live chat/audio/video
and a suite of collaboration tools.
I think that a realtime discussion on these topics would be helpful and possibly more
efficient. If there is interest, I can host a session on OfficeHours - I recognize that
there will not be one time that works for all, but perhaps we can get a critical mass and
post a recording of the session for others to review and comment on at their convenience.