Alpha Test¶

Alpha test is just what SWN has labeled this test, it is not meant to be a technically specific use of the term Alpha. But, if there is a specific technical name we can call this test we are open to naming it that and going with that name.

Mission Statement¶

Small World News plans on traveling to the MENA region in October, from the 8th to the 21st. This schedule and outline is not set in stone, but we think it will be effective. As for traveling to Libya, SWN has a strong connection there which is why we think we could do effective work there. We have not planned for other organizations to come with us to Libya though, but are willing to discuss what that may entail if others are interested in going.

Participants¶

Small World News - Steve
Small World News - Brian
Guardian Project - Abel
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Tunisa Testing¶

We are working with a local NGO partner, Association for the Wounded and Martyrs of Kasserine, our primary contact there has said he will be happy to assist us with gathering 5-10 local youth to test out the app, provide observations, and use it in the field. SWN has been speaking with them since last spring about the possibility for running a filmmaking or video journalism workshop in Kasserine that might be a pilot for a program run in different cities around Tunisia. Our contact in Kasserine also runs a net cafe, which seems like a prime location for receiving testers off the street as well as our planned testing.

I'm waiting to hear from some colleagues who also have connections with Global Voices about other potential contacts, however this is organized via friend networks, nothing official.

October 9th - 20th

We are planning to organize a training in Kasserine, which is south west of Tunis a few hours. We have connections with a local NGO there, who also runs a net cafe and are interested in starting a local media center. It has much higher unemployment then the rest of the region and was very active during the revolution.

Goals¶

Have the app formally tested with X users.¶

• Written reviews with detailed specifics will be requested from these 10 people.
• Specific Templates
• General Interactions

Have the app informally tested with at least X users.¶

• Informal feedback will be documented by SWN.

Wide array of beta testers email addresses gathered¶

• Collect X number of email address to distribute the beta version of the app to when it is released.

Tripoli Visit¶

We are going to look into sending Brian to Tripoli to meet with our local contacts who tend to be more younger, activists and geek types here. Student Media Center is also based here, and we have a colleague who's a member and might be able to help us setup a workshop.

Travel Availability¶

Guardian Project¶

Abel:

• October 1st, 2012 - October 29th, 2012
• November 4th, 2012 - End of year

SWN¶

• 14 Days - November 6th, 2012 - November 19th, -2012
• 23 Days - November 26th, 2012 - December 18th, -2012