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Revision as of 14:43, 11 June 2012
Overview
Thanks for your interest in hosting an event during the Summer Code Party!
This page will help you:
- Find online support for your event
- Join optional training sessions
- Give feedback and hack the process
Online Support
There is a group of staff and volunteers dedicated to helping you before, during and after your event.
If you need help at any time, you can:
- Read our FAQs
- Tweet us using the hashtag #mozhelp
- Join our IRC (online chat) irc://irc.mozilla.org#mozhelp
- Leave a message on our Facebook group
- Email mozparty@mozilla.com
Host Training
We are also offering optional training for hosts.
These online "huddles" are intended to help you prepare for your event, troubleshoot any issues, and connect with other hosts.
The times are:
| June 20 | June 21 — Special for Asia | June 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table hosts | 1300 UTC (more timezones) | 0500 UTC (more timezones) | 1600 UTC (more timezones) |
| Hack Jam hosts | 1400 UTC (more timezones) | 0500 UTC (more timezones) | 1700 UTC (more timezones) |
| Pop Up hosts | 1500 UTC (more timezones) | 0500 UTC (more timezones) | 1800 UTC (more timezones) |
Please dial in using:
- Conference Number: + 1 800-503-2899
- 7-Digit Access Code: 5435555
- International numbers
Host Training Agendas
Given the range of events happening throughout the summer, we are focusing the online training sessions around three event types:
If you are organizing a different kind of event or aren't sure about these categories, please contact us using the channels listed above.
Kitchen Table Host Training
First, please take a moment to review the host guide.
Next we'll talk about how to set the goals & objectives of the event.
Then you'll get to try out some tools to help you make things on the web.
- Thimble
- Popcorn Maker
Here's a basic walk-through of hosting, with photos:
- Find a space
- Invite friends
- Pick a project
- Start hacking
- Help each other
- Share your work
Now wrap up what you made.
Share it with the world.
Get feedback.
Plan the next one.
Hack Jam Host Training
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Pop Up Host Training
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Feedback
This is a participatory and community-driven program. Your thoughts are invaluable to making it more effective.
Let us know what you think about #mozparty by using channels listed above. We look forward to hearing from you!
More resources
Our new site, webmaker.org, has lots more information to help you pull off a great event.