[LINK] alternative language wikipedia [was: Google Kids: The Sequel

[Jan Whitaker]

At 11:33 PM 16/06/2011, Kim Holburn wrote:
> > * I discovered an extremely kid-helpful site from this paper: 
> There is a version of Wikipedia called Simple English Wikipedia 
> that uses shorter sentences and basic words. The other day I was 
> looking up trilobites with my son: The main English Wikipedia page 
> had too much detail, but the Simple English page is just enough.
>
> > http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

That is so cool. Great resource for schools for hyperlinking info for 
students to show the interconnection of ideas and let them explore knowledge.

We think of alternate language in terms of foreign language, but 
simple language for those with limited English vocabulary is a very 
useful idea for information on the internet, too. And not just 
children. Think how many times non-tech folks ask for plain English 
manuals/contracts/insurance policies.

Jan



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