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== The Ask ==
== Overview ==
 
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Come betatest learning projects around your kitchen table!
Thanks for your interest in hosting an event during the [https://webmaker.org/en-US/events/about/ Summer Code Party]!


The ask is simple:
This page will help you:


* '''Invite a few friends''' over to your kitchen table
* '''Find online support''' for your event
* Show them how '''make something on the web''' (we have [http://wpm.toolness.org/en-US/projects tools to help])
* Join '''optional training sessions'''
* Take pictures, share the hacks, and '''tell us how it went.'''
* Give feedback and '''hack the process'''


This round of betatesting runs from '''May 7 - 27'''.  
[[Image:mozparty_circle.png|right]]
 
We are looking especially for input from '''instructors, the Mozilla community, and youth.'''


Your feedback will be incorporated into the [[Summer_Campaign_2012 | Summer Code Party]] starting June 23, where people all over the world will run learning & making events in their homes, schools and everywhere.
== Online Support ==


[[Image:mozparty_circle.png|right]]
There is a '''[[Summer_Campaign_2012/Volunteer-opportunities | group of volunteers]]''' dedicated to helping you before, during and after your event.


== Get Started ==
If you need help at any time, you can:  
1.  Decide if you want to:
* Test Webmaker Projects '''on your own. --> [http://wpm.toolness.org/en-US/projects Select a project]''' and complete it.<br>
* Or, test '''with friends around your kitchen table. --> Use [[Webmakers/events/kitchen_table | this host guide]]''' to organize it. <br>
2.  Once you've finished testing, please fill out this '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dERCYVFSQVhyWkxDUC1haFJpRjRrc0E6MA#gid=0 questionnaire].''' and share thoughts on this '''[https://etherpad.mozilla.org/learning etherpad].''' <br>
3. Join on '''[[#Dates| Thursday, May 31]]''' for the betatester debrief call. <br>


See what other [http://openmatt.org/2012/04/27/kitchen_table_teach-ins/ betatesters] have done.
* Tweet us using the hashtag [https://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%23mozhelp #mozhelp]
* Join our IRC (online chat) [irc://irc.mozilla.org#mozhelp irc://irc.mozilla.org#mozhelp]
* Leave a message on our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/mozilla.summercodeparty Facebook group]
* Or email mozparty@mozilla.com


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== Dates ==
== Host Training Sessions ==


This round of betatesting will run from '''May 7 - 27.''' Any activity that takes place during that time can be part of the testing.  
We are also offering '''optional training sessions for hosts.''' These are intended to help you prepare for your event, troubleshoot any issues, and connect with other hosts.  


There will be a '''debrief call for all betatesters''' and the Summer Code Party team:
The dates are:
* Thursday, May 31:
* 1400h UTC (1600h CEST / 1500 BST / 1000 EDT / 0700 PDT)
* on the [[Webmakers/Community_Calls | Webmaker conference line]]
* [https://etherpad.mozilla.org/learning Etherpad]


===Other testing dates===
* June 20: 6am - 9am PT
* June 21: 9am - 11am PT
* June 20 10pm PT/ June 21 7am CEST (for Asia, combine all 3 types)


Hive NYC Office Hours
Please dial in using:
* Betatesting Mozilla Learning Projects with Hive NYC members
* led by Jess Klein
* May 9, NYC


[http://sharewebmaking.org/static/index.html#events Instructor Community Conference]
* Conference Number: + 1 800-503-2899
* led by Michelle Levesque
* 7-Digit Access Code: 5435555
* May 5, Toronto
* [Webmakers/Community_Calls/International International numbers]


[http://sharewebmaking.org/static/index.html#events Instructor Community Conference]
== Feedback ==
* led by Michelle Levesque
* May 12th, Boston


[[Events/London_Learning_Jam | London Learning Jam with Nesta]]
== More resources ==
* led by Erin Knight
* May 24-26

Revision as of 10:48, 11 June 2012


Overview

Kitchentable.jpg

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
Mozparty circle.png

Online Support

There is a group of volunteers dedicated to helping you before, during and after your event.

If you need help at any time, you can:

Kitchen beta1.jpg Kitchen beta2.jpg Kitchen beta3.jpg

Host Training Sessions

We are also offering optional training sessions for hosts. These are intended to help you prepare for your event, troubleshoot any issues, and connect with other hosts.

The dates are:

  • June 20: 6am - 9am PT
  • June 21: 9am - 11am PT
  • June 20 10pm PT/ June 21 7am CEST (for Asia, combine all 3 types)

Please dial in using:

  • Conference Number: + 1 800-503-2899
  • 7-Digit Access Code: 5435555
  • [Webmakers/Community_Calls/International International numbers]

Feedback

More resources

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