Reading/Strategy/Strategy Process/Testing

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We have narrowed down our strategic possibilities for the Wikimedia Reading audience vertical to the following four main strategies.


 * Optimize the user experience of Wikipedia for contemporary technologies, making Wikipedia content equally easily accessible, across different platforms, with an enjoyable reading experience across different devices and channels.


 * Allow readers to interact with content and each other, adding a further layer of engagement by offering different types of interaction with content in addition to passive reading.


 * Create deep-dive (guided) educational experience, making it easy for knowledge seekers to find information they are looking for easily and in an understandable way. For example: being able to learn efficiently about semiconductors without being an engineer.


 * Create a reading experience tailored for users in the Global South

How can you contribute?
Below are tests that we plan to conduct to determine the viability of these strategies. Please take a moment to read and see if it makes sense. Would you like to suggest an alternative test or modify an existing planned test? Please discuss on the talk page.

Tests marked in bold are tentatively planned for Q2 FY 2015-2016 (October - December, 2015).

Create deep-dive (guided) educational experience
This refers to a potential strategy where the reading team focuses on learning (comprehension and retention), rather than merely information presentation. Ideas in this theme include a suggested order to reading articles for maximum comprehension, simple or practical versions of articles, quizzes or even games.

Create a reading experience tailored for users in the Global South
Important note: Reading is committed to expanding access in the Global South. The strategic tests for the Global South strategic option largely aid in understanding the degree of the challenge.