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@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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