WikiIndaba 2024/Proposal/The Big Funnel: A new approach to recruiting editors
This is an open submission for WikiIndaba conference 2024 that has been reviewed by the members of the Programs committee. |
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The Big Funnel: A new approach to recruiting editors | ||
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| Author(s): Asaf Bartov | Username(s): Asaf (WMF) | Session type: lecture | |
| Affiliation: Wikimedia Foundation | Session track(s): Equity, Inclusion, and Community Health/Initiatives | ||
| Abstract:
The Foundation is piloting a new approach to recruiting newbies in Africa, using an online "big funnel" and high-quality learning modules on core policies. An initial pilot with live lessons to existing editors showed reverted edits drop to a third of their previous level, demonstrating the effectiveness of high-quality teaching. The upcoming pilot will test whether self-paced recorded modules on WikiLearn can train motivated newbies and generate a reliable stream of competent Wikipedia editors. |
Audience : medium (organizers) | ||
| Mode: in-person | |||
| Special requirements: HDMI | |||
| How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?
Attendees will learn about the program modules and how they can use them in their own outreach activities, as well as be encouraged to design follow-up activities for graduates of the Big Funnel. | |||
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