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