The Virtual Hackathons
Virtual hackathons are online versions of an event where teams pitch ideas to a panel of judges and a winner is decided. Teams enter the competition, then work with each other via virtual meeting software or remote work communication platforms to design a solution.
Hackathons are events where participants have a set amount of time to design and pitch a new product or solution. This type of event originated in the programming world and is often used to create new apps, however you can apply the game to any industry or school subject.
To run a virtual hackathon, first announce the theme of the event and collect sign-ups. So that no teams work ahead, hint at the general idea of the issue, and only explain the precise problem when the event begins.
You should designate a full day of work for the teams to think through and design the project. Remember to rate the ideas of the teams together with a group of judges.
Algunas ideas de hackatones:
- Concebir un proceso de satisfacción del cliente
- Diseñar una campaña en redes sociales
- Inventa un truco de educación financiera
- Estructurar una intervención comunitaria
- Construir un programa de entrenamiento
The topics of this publication: creativity, interactions, teamwork, competencies
