The Whys and Hows of Campus Hackathons
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Hackathons can inspire innovation, create a sense of community and teach computer science skills, helping build up the next generation of technology leaders and entrepreneurs. Jon Gottfried, co-founder of Major League Hacking, will discuss the ins and outs of running hackathons in higher ed. Major League Hacking is a global student hacker community and has supported thousands of hackathons, technical workshops and recruiting events for hundreds of thousands of students around the world. This session will share everything from logistical considerations and student engagement to pedagogical concerns and long-term strategy.
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The Whys and Hows of Campus Hackathons
- 2. Last year, more than 100,000 students gave up their weekends & free time to learn something new instead.
- 3. Build something cool & share it with the world.
- 4. Your students are taking their educations into their own hands at MLH hackathons and club meetings
- 5. 1 2 3 4 5 Table of Contents Introduction to MLH Who am I? Three Lessons from Hackers How to Organize a Hackathon »
- 6. Hi, I’m JON GOTTFRIED CO-FOUNDER Major League Hacking @JonMarkGo I’M A HACKER
- 7. Hackers are “Problem Solvers”. Developers, designers, makers, etc.
- 9. Major League Hacking’s (MLH) mission is to empower hackers. That’s why we became a Certified B Corporation in 2016.
- 10. Activities & Content for Student Hacker Clubs.
- 11. The Global Student Hacker Community. 100,000 Attendees 15,000 Projects 1,000+ Global Events 1 Community
- 12. Hackathons are weekend-long invention competitions. “ ” — Jon Gottfried
- 13. Hackers arrive from nearby schools.
- 15. At the end, teams demo their projects.
- 16. 1 2 3 4 5 Table of Contents Introduction to MLH Who am I? Three Lessons from Hackers How to Organize a Hackathon »
- 17. When I got started, hackathons were mainly an ivy league phenomenon.
- 18. I wanted to be a history teacher, not a programmer.
- 19. This is me at my 1st hackathon in 2011.
- 20. I thought programming wasn’t for me.
- 21. A friend dragged me to Music Hack Day.
- 23. Everyone can be a hacker.
- 24. My story is not unique. This community is changing lives every single day.
- 25. You don’t learn to hack by listening, you learn to hack by doing.
- 26. I am gaining skills at hackathons that I am not getting in the classroom. “ ” Source: MLH Attendee Survey 88% of Students agree…
- 27. 1 2 3 4 5 Table of Contents Introduction to MLH Who am I? Three Lessons from Hackers How to Organize a Hackathon »
- 28. MEET PETER & DONALD. #1
- 30. So. many. tabs.
- 33. At hackathons, I was using Project Based Learning. In class, I was memorizing & repeating key terms.
- 34. School is 80% memorization & 20% problem solving. Real life is 20% memorization & 80% problem solving.
- 35. MEET STEF. #2
- 36. Stef didn’t consider herself a hacker.
- 37. But she was a talented artist.
- 38. She had a lot of support.
- 39. She built something amazing.
- 40. Hackathons rely on peer instruction, rather than standard lectures.
- 41. of hackers are studying Computer Science.50% Source: MLH Attendee Survey Only
- 42. MEET BEN. #3
- 44. I saw him at BrickHack.
- 48. At MLH hackathons & workshops, students have access to the latest & greatest technologies.
- 49. Student Hackers are an Authentic & Welcoming Community.
- 50. of hackers at any MLH hackathon are first timers.50% Source: MLH Attendee Survey
- 51. The student hacker community is grass roots & student led.
- 52. Just 16% of Undergrad Computer Science students are Female in the USA. The average MLH Hackathon is 25% Female & that number is growing. Sources: Taulbee Survey (2015), MLH Attendee Survey (2015)
- 53. Hackathons are fun, Computer Science class isn’t. We need to change that.
- 54. 1 2 3 4 5 Table of Contents Introduction to MLH Who am I? Three Lessons from Hackers How to Organize a Hackathon»
- 55. Step 1a: Finding a Venue • Classrooms • Gyms • Computer Labs • Student Union
- 56. Step 1b: Venue Needs • WiFi and/or Ethernet • 2-3 power outlets per person • Group work tables • Dining/buffet area • Mentor/sponsor tables • Projector + screen
- 57. Step 2: Logistics • T-shirts • Stickers • Meals every 4-6 hours • Snacks + drinks • Prizes
- 58. Step 3: Marketing • E-mail student groups • Flyers around campus • Social media • Speak in non-CS classrooms • Offer extra credit
- 59. Step 4: Staffing • Logistics staff • Speakers • Technical mentors • Judges • Sponsors
- 60. Step 5: Sponsors • Local businesses • Recruiters • Developer Marketing • In-kind sponsors
- 61. Step 6: Add-ons • Prizes • Workshops • Activities
- 62. 9am: Registration + Breakfast 10am: Opening Ceremony 11am: Workshops 1pm: Lunch 4pm: Mini-event 6pm: Dinner 8pm: Demos + Judging 12 Hour Sample Schedule
- 63. 24 Hour Sample Schedule Saturday 9am: Registration + Breakfast 10am: Opening Ceremony 11am: Workshops 1pm: Lunch 4pm: Workshops 6pm: Dinner 9pm: Mini-event Sunday 12am: Midnight Snack 8am: Breakfast 9am: Demos + Judging
- 65. Happy Hacking! I tweet from @JonMarkGo. I email from jon@mlh.io.