For starters, I feel the best way of engaging Wikipedia in campuses is through already existing clubs. Starting a club from scratch can be pretty cambersome. With existing clubs, we wouldn't have to worry about recruiting new members, sustainability of a whole club etc.
Just thinking out loud, what do you think guys?
ps: Oscar, most phones can access that wiki. You should see the phone I use for short wiki edits!
cheers, Alex.
On Thu Apr 28th, 2011 1:25 AM PDT Limoke Oscar wrote:
Hey Guys, Since we are going in the direction of having Campus editing "parties",I thought this may be of help: http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/How_to_start_a_Wikipedia_student_club
And since most of us read or emails via the phones,this is what is contained in the link:
*How to start a Wikipedia student club*
Are you interested in creating a community of Wikipedia editors on your campus?
If you believe in the free sharing of knowledge to the entire global community, then creating a Wikipedia Club on your college campus is a great way to grow the community of Wikipedia editors.
A student club will provide a community for students to learn how to edit Wikipedia, teach each other how to edit, and actively participate in the process of peer-review.
Benefits:
- Opportunities to contribute to the world’s knowledge
- Gain knowledge as you access existing Wikipedia articles and create new
ones
- Improve communication, writing, researching, and teaching skills
- Experience the satisfaction of seeing your work in print
Regards,
-- Limoke Oscar, mayenge.blogspot.com Freelancer, GeoInformatics and GIScience Student