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The format of a meetup can range from a basic presentation plus Q&A to participatory learning or contribution sessions. A presentation is the easiest type to prepare, but a hands-on session is more engaging for attendees. You can also have a mixture of formats; for example, at a Firefox Dev Tools meetup, someone could present a Dev Tools feature, and then have time for attendees to play with the tool hands-on. (In such a case, provide a sample project to work with, so attendees don't have to start from nothing.) | The format of a meetup can range from a basic presentation plus Q&A to participatory learning or contribution sessions. A presentation is the easiest type to prepare, but a hands-on session is more engaging for attendees. You can also have a mixture of formats; for example, at a Firefox Dev Tools meetup, someone could present a Dev Tools feature, and then have time for attendees to play with the tool hands-on. (In such a case, provide a sample project to work with, so attendees don't have to start from nothing.) | ||
If attendees need to bring a laptop or install software in advance, mention this when you promote the meetup, and if you send a sign-up confirmation. | If attendees need to bring a laptop or install software in advance, mention this when you promote the meetup, and if you send a sign-up confirmation. If you are providing loaner hardware (laptops, phones, maker kits), collect something of value in exchange for the item (such as an ID or a small fee), to be returned when the hardware is returned. | ||
For sessions involving Mozilla contribution (coding, QA, localization, etc.), be sure to have experienced contributors on hand to mentor newcomers. If you use a sign-up form, you could ask for attendees' experience level; you can tailor the introduction based on these responses. You might want to set up tables with at least one mentor at each one. You can also use IRC or another IM platform to ensure that others benefit from seeing answers to questions. | For sessions involving Mozilla contribution (coding, QA, localization, etc.), be sure to have experienced contributors on hand to mentor newcomers. If you use a sign-up form, you could ask for attendees' experience level; you can tailor the introduction based on these responses. You might want to set up tables with at least one mentor at each one. You can also use IRC or another IM platform to ensure that others benefit from seeing answers to questions. | ||