[Xerte-dev] Re: FW: book sprint event

[Kemp Johnathan]

Everyone uses the same form. There is a section for individual application
and a section for projects.

Definitely worth a punt. I am interested but would need the project to
cover my travel costs.

Would we be looking to document XOT, Xerte or both?

Kind regards

Johnathan

On 15 October 2012 10:09, Julian Tenney <Julian.Tenney at nottingham.ac.uk>wrote:

> Possibly, but success has many friends. It’s got to be worth a punt,
>
>
>
> *From:* xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk [mailto:
> xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] *On Behalf Of *Ron Mitchell
> *Sent:* 15 October 2012 10:10
>
> *To:* 'For Xerte technical developers'
> *Subject:* [Xerte-dev] Re: FW: book sprint event
>
>
>
> Looks like it's the same form for both but you just indicate if it's a
> project or individual application in the first form element
> https://sites.google.com/site/docsprintsummitv2/home/registration-form
>
>
>
> Happy to help but can't help wondering if their priority will be GSoC
> projects.
>
>
>
> *From:* xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk [
> mailto:xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk<xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk>]
> *On Behalf Of *Julian Tenney
> *Sent:* 15 October 2012 09:51
> *To:* For Xerte technical developers
> *Subject:* [Xerte-dev] Re: FW: book sprint event
>
>
>
> This page:
>
> *https://sites.google.com/site/docsprintsummitv2/home*
>
> * *
>
> mentions that individuals can apply through ‘registration form[1]’ and
> project can apply through the ‘application form[2]’, but I can’t see an
> application form[2].
>
>
>
> There are no contact details for queries.
>
>
>
> Am I being thick?
>
>
>
> *From:* xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk [
> mailto:xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk<xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk>]
> *On Behalf Of *Kemp Johnathan
> *Sent:* 14 October 2012 11:10
> *To:* For Xerte technical developers
> *Subject:* [Xerte-dev] Re: FW: book sprint event
>
>
>
> "Projects will be chosen from proposals submitted to the GSoC Doc Camp
> before October 26 through the application form [2]. Project applications
> can nominate up to 5 individuals to attend and participate in the proposed
> sprint. A Project proposal does not have to nominate individuals to
> participate - you can also use this as an opportunity to promote your
> project to Doc Camp participants and extend your documentation community.
> If the proposal is accepted the accommodation and food costs will be
> covered by the Doc Camp for any listed individuals and part or complete
> travel costs for each can be applied for (if applicable)."
>
>
>
> If I have understood this correctly the application would be most
> appropriate to come from the "free software project" i.e. the Xerte
> project, rather than from individuals. If this is the case then I guess
> what you would then be looking for are expressions of interest from members
> of the developer community.
>
>
>
> " part or complete travel costs for each can be applied for (if
> applicable). "
>
>
>
> This may be the bit that would benefit from clarification as there may be
> people out there able and willing to help with this who would find it
> difficult to commit to it if there was a risk of incurring significant
> financial cost.
>
>
>
> It sounds like a busy few days with a lot of hard work thrown in and a
> long journey at each end, and well worth doing!
>
>
>
> Kind regards
>
>
>
> Johnathan
>
>
>
>
>
> On 13 October 2012 23:03, Julian Tenney <Julian.Tenney at nottingham.ac.uk>
> wrote:
>
> We ought to have a punt at this.
>
> ________________________________________
> From: Open Educational Resources [OER-DISCUSS at JISCMAIL.AC.UK] On Behalf
> Of Adam Hyde [adam.hyde at SOURCEFABRIC.ORG]
> Sent: 13 October 2012 11:39
> To: OER-DISCUSS at JISCMAIL.AC.UK
> Subject: book sprint event
>
> https://sites.google.com/site/docsprintsummitv2/
>
> hi all...please apply for this!!!!!! calling all projects! and spread
> the word  (projects do NOT have to be Google Summer of Code related)
>
>
> Google Summer of Code in collaboration with Aspiration and FLOSS Manuals
> is hosting a "Doc Sprint Camp" at Google's Mountain View headquarters
> (California) Dec 3 - 7, 2012.
>
> The 2012 Doc Camp will feature:
>
> 1) An unconference on free software documentation topics - facilitated
> by Aspiration
>
> 2) 2-5 Book Sprints to produce books on free softwares - facilitated by
> FLOSS Manuals
>
> Building on the success of the 2011 GSoC Doc Camp we are proud to bring
> you the 2012 GSoC Doc Camp. Like the previous event the 2012 GSoC Doc
> Camp is a place for free software communities to meet, create a book for
> their project, attract new people to their efforts, and share their
> documentation experiences. The camp aims to improve free documentation
> materials and skills in free software projects and individuals and help
> form the identity of the emergent free documentation sector.
>
> Individuals and projects can apply. Food and accommodation for all
> individuals will be provided and travel support (full or partial) can
> also be applied for.
>
> Be a part of this exciting event – propose a Book Sprint on your
> favorite free software or come and help others write a book on their
> favorite project. Guaranteed to be a lot of fun, productive, and a
> fantastic place to advance your documentation efforts and experiences.
>
> For more information or to register to take part, please see
> https://sites.google.com/site/docsprintsummitv2/.
>
> Please note proposals are due by October 26, so get yours in ASAP!
>
> Cheers,
> Carol Smith, Allen Gunn, Adam Hyde
>
>
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