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This is a monthly editing "jam" with internet chat - we get together online (and in person where possible) and edit articles, help each other out, ask and answer questions, and talk about Appropedia. As this is new, we may try out different chat tools, so check here for details each month. You can also join the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/appropedia-working-group Appropedia Working Group] to help with planning. | This is a monthly editing "jam" with internet chat - we get together online (and in person where possible) and edit articles, help each other out, ask and answer questions, and talk about Appropedia. As this is new, we may try out different chat tools, so check here for details each month. You can also join the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/appropedia-working-group Appropedia Working Group] to help with planning. | ||
== Second Sunday of each month == | |||
We jam on the second Sunday of each month, at | |||
== Next Appropedia Jam == | == Next Appropedia Jam == | ||
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* FOR THE "MONDAY" TIMES (ASIA, AUSTRALIA, NZ) ADD 1 TO THE DAY AND USE THIS DATE AT END OF THE LIST. | * FOR THE "MONDAY" TIMES (ASIA, AUSTRALIA, NZ) ADD 1 TO THE DAY AND USE THIS DATE AT END OF THE LIST. | ||
* CHECK FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING CHANGES... PROBABLY EASIEST TO CUT OUT ANY TIMEZONES WITH DAYLIGHT SAVING AND JUST GIVE THE LINK. | |||
* AT DAYLIGHT SAVING CHANGEOVER TIME, GIVE A REMINDER THAT THE TIME MAY CHANGE. E.G. "For those joining us from North America, the time will be an hour earlier (/later) than last time." | |||
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|event = the next Appropedia Jam starts | |event = the next Appropedia Jam starts | ||
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|eventstart = The Appropedia Jam has started | |eventstart = The Appropedia Jam has started | ||
|eventend = The Appropedia Jam has ended | |eventend = The Appropedia Jam has ended | ||
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<center><big>'''The next Jam is February 10, 2013 at 9pm GMT.'''</big></center> | |||
'''When''': 9 p.m. GMT. See the [http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/event?lid=0,5558953,5128581,2643743,160263,1642911,2147714,2179537&h=0&sts=22674240&sln=21-22&a=show&euid=3aa796a0-8972-2b04-ed8a-9db6ba21a15a '''time in your time zone'''] (based on your computer clock). E.g.: | |||
* ''The Americas'': Sunday afternoon in (1pm PST, 3pm CST, 4pm EST) | |||
* ''Europe and Africa'': Sunday evening. 9pm in UK, Ireland and Portugal. The middle of the night (sorry!) in Eastern Europe and Eastern Africa). | |||
* ''China, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Central Indonesia'': 5 a.m. Monday morning - for early risers! | |||
* ''Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra/Hobart, Australia'': 8 a.m. Monday morning. | |||
* ''New Zealand'': 10am Monday morning. | |||
'''Theme''': It's an open theme again. Some of us are interested in talking about [[WASH]] content on Appropedia (that's water, sanitation and hygiene) but other topics are also welcome. | |||
Join the chat and get help with your article, or find out what you can do to improve Appropedia, or ask any question about Appropedia. | |||
'''What you need''': You can just join in, but if you want guidance in making an article, it's a good idea to pick a topic you want to work on, beforehand. | |||
'''Where''' (virtual meeting place): IRC - see [[#Joining the channel]] below. (If you have trouble getting on, send a message to {{email|chriswaterguy|appropedia|org}}, and/or call Chris on +61-439-471-632 (Australia). We also have '''[http://etherpad.wikimedia.org/appropediajam this Etherpad]''' (collaborative notepad) that we sometimes use for shared notes - just type in a username and you can start editing. | |||
== Joining the channel == | == Joining the channel == | ||
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== Details for future events == | == Details for future events == | ||
:'''Time''': 9pm GMT. We'll give a few local times around the world each time, and you can also look up the time in your own timezone (see the [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html Time Zone Converter] to convert from "UTC/GMT"). | '''Day''': Second Sunday of each month. (That's the Monday morning in Asia & Oceania.) | ||
'''Time''': 9pm GMT. We'll give a few local times around the world each time, and you can also look up the time in your own timezone (see the [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html Time Zone Converter] to convert from "UTC/GMT"). | |||
'''Virtual meeting place''': [[Appropedia:IRC]] | |||
''Tips''': | |||
* If you're in a timezone that uses daylight saving, or if you sometimes change timezones, then adding the event as a recurring event can be very difficult in Google Calendar. Instead, subscribe to this calendar: [https://www.google.com/calendar/b/1/embed?src=appropedia.org_fsb06atcdjctk67jpu88uo7qo4@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=Etc/GMT&gsessionid=AFXLCkYN7g5SuiAqSp2NbA Appropedia online events]. (Click the "Add this calendar" button, bottom right. This should add the event to your calendar in your correct local time each month. It ''may'' adds a grey GMT timescale to your calendar... but hopefully not!) | * If you're in a timezone that uses daylight saving, or if you sometimes change timezones, then adding the event as a recurring event can be very difficult in Google Calendar. Instead, subscribe to this calendar: [https://www.google.com/calendar/b/1/embed?src=appropedia.org_fsb06atcdjctk67jpu88uo7qo4@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=Etc/GMT&gsessionid=AFXLCkYN7g5SuiAqSp2NbA Appropedia online events]. (Click the "Add this calendar" button, bottom right. This should add the event to your calendar in your correct local time each month. It ''may'' adds a grey GMT timescale to your calendar... but hopefully not!) | ||
Revision as of 04:41, 5 February 2013
This is a monthly editing "jam" with internet chat - we get together online (and in person where possible) and edit articles, help each other out, ask and answer questions, and talk about Appropedia. As this is new, we may try out different chat tools, so check here for details each month. You can also join the Appropedia Working Group to help with planning.
Second Sunday of each month
We jam on the second Sunday of each month, at
Next Appropedia Jam
When: 9 p.m. GMT. See the time in your time zone (based on your computer clock). E.g.:
- The Americas: Sunday afternoon in (1pm PST, 3pm CST, 4pm EST)
- Europe and Africa: Sunday evening. 9pm in UK, Ireland and Portugal. The middle of the night (sorry!) in Eastern Europe and Eastern Africa).
- China, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Central Indonesia: 5 a.m. Monday morning - for early risers!
- Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra/Hobart, Australia: 8 a.m. Monday morning.
- New Zealand: 10am Monday morning.
Theme: It's an open theme again. Some of us are interested in talking about WASH content on Appropedia (that's water, sanitation and hygiene) but other topics are also welcome.
Join the chat and get help with your article, or find out what you can do to improve Appropedia, or ask any question about Appropedia.
What you need: You can just join in, but if you want guidance in making an article, it's a good idea to pick a topic you want to work on, beforehand.
Where (virtual meeting place): IRC - see #Joining the channel below. (If you have trouble getting on, send a message to chriswaterguy, and/or call Chris on +61-439-471-632 (Australia). We also have this Etherpad (collaborative notepad) that we sometimes use for shared notes - just type in a username and you can start editing.
Joining the channel
Easiest option for connecting to IRC: enter via the Freenode Web Chat. Enter a username and connect.
If you already have an IRC client (desktop app), connect to #appropedia on Freenode.net. See Appropedia:IRC for advanced options.
See Appropedia:IRC if you need more info or suggestions for clients to use.
Details for future events
Day: Second Sunday of each month. (That's the Monday morning in Asia & Oceania.)
Time: 9pm GMT. We'll give a few local times around the world each time, and you can also look up the time in your own timezone (see the Time Zone Converter to convert from "UTC/GMT").
Virtual meeting place: Appropedia:IRC
Tips':
- If you're in a timezone that uses daylight saving, or if you sometimes change timezones, then adding the event as a recurring event can be very difficult in Google Calendar. Instead, subscribe to this calendar: Appropedia online events. (Click the "Add this calendar" button, bottom right. This should add the event to your calendar in your correct local time each month. It may adds a grey GMT timescale to your calendar... but hopefully not!)
These were new events in 2012, and we're expanding them for 2013.
Face-to-face Appropedia Jams
These may be held together with the online jam or at different times. Face-to-face jams are planned for 2013 (details to be confirmed) in:
- Arcata, California - Appropedians at HSU and from the community
- Melbourne, Australia - with the Melbourne Appropedia Working Group (new in 2013) and partner organizations.
How about your city? Leave a note on Chriswaterguy's talk page with you questions and ideas.