It is more practical to have one person do it when the number of people are
small, and they have some familiarity with Wikipedia. It will be much
easier when the visual editor is actually ready. Sometimes it is possible
for someone at the library to help--they are usually familiar with giving
at least basic computer education.
But if you are all there is, I would suggest doing it as best you can. But
consider having it more of a demonstration,especially if large numbers of
people appear.
On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 11:08 AM, Derric Atzrott <
datzrott(a)alizeepathology.com> wrote:
We also do
small group instruction and even co-editing--we have been able
to****
maintain at least a ratio of 1 experienced
Wikipedia editor to 4
inexperienced****
participants, and usually better. My advice is
that if editing is
planned,****
you need at least a 1:4 ratio, and if possible
1:2. Also, 2 participants
to a****
computer is possible, but 1:1 is better. It is
also very advisable to have
****
topics in mind suitable for beginners., though
some will have their own
ideas. ****
** **
How does co-editing work? And do you think that it is possible for one
person****
to pull of managing an edit-a-thon? I've been thinking about holding one
at my****
local library and actually subscribed to this mailing list hoping a thread
****
like this would come up. As far as I can tell, I'm the only Wikipedian in
the****
general area (haven't met any others at least, and I organzied the Wiknic
for****
my area last year).****
** **
For topics I was thinking local historical items that have poor coverage on
****
Wikipedia; I see you recommend recent deaths. Do you have any other topic
****
recommendations to make to participants?****
** **
Thank you,****
Derric Atzrott****
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