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Comment These minutes are in draft. They have not yet been formally approved, and they may not accurately reflect the discussions and decisions from the meeting.

Attendees

  • Richard Nevell (RN) Chairing
  • Carol Campbell (CC)
  • Harry Burt (HB)
  • Emmanuel Engelhart
  • Doug Taylor
  • Mike Peel
  • Joseph Seddon

Apologies

  • Michael Maggs

Meeting began at 18:03

Minutes

  • Last minutes agreed as accurate.

Matters arising

  • Mailing list changeover complete
  • CM reported briefly on Sweden contact

Mapping

  • JS gave background. Posed question about whether we would be willing to take on the project. MP noted that WMF have set up a Maps & Geo team.
  • HB voiced support for our involvement. Can we set up a "Geo-camp" in the UK to help build momentum?
ACTION: JS and HB to draft proposal for event
ACTION: JS to approach TF Yes check.svg Done
  • DT suggested a notice in WikimediaUK-l mailing list to engage interest.
ACTION: JS to send notice
  • HB asked if we can get OSM and other folks along to Wikimania.
ACTION: JS to find out whether there are OSM people in attendance

Accessibility

  • CC introduced the topic and is looking to get together a team to move forward.
  • Putting together a list and hoping to have have a first meeting perhaps end of September/early October. Probably at WMUK Office. CC will be mailing people soon. Jon Davies has contacted Foundation Project on Accessibility. Template:Citation needed
  • HB volunteered to be a link with the WikiProject.
ACTION: HB to work with CC on accessibility

Wikimania

VLE

The is a submission about the Virtual Learning Environment at Wikimania. CM reported that he has been working with Stevie Benton on the three different projects we are engaged on for the VLE:

  • Single-Sign On module for wiki-Moodle integration (looking for quote)
  • Magnus Manske's quiz creation tool
  • Transclusion of content into Moodle (looking for quote)

Date and Chair of next meeting

HB to chair next meeting.

  • Aiming for mid-July

AOB

Scoping Exercise

RN to speak JS urged TechComm to speak to Tom to help shape the strategy. EE will load an extension to block Tor nodes tonight. HB described the problem of blocking legitimate users who are using Tor to circumvent local censorship. MP looking for someone to organise Tech Workshop. https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Technology_workshop_2014

Meeting closed at 18:41