about 2 years ago
We're almost there! Do's and Dont's
Hello Climate Change-Makers!
WE'RE ALMOST THERE!! Am SO pumped to check out these projects & know that you peeps will do a FAB job... Aware too that it's to near midnight for many of y'all but have just woke up & it's :sunglasses: EARLY morning :sunglasses: in Kyrgyzstan, so a couple FINAL PIECES OF ADVICE:
- DON'T test us about the 4 MINUTES, please try to stay within time & while we sometimes give a slight grace out of our uber-niceness, please know that we will be asking judges not to view submissions beyond maybe a 10-second grace
- DO check the core documents folder & especially the RUBRIC (link here)... Use it as a cross-check to ensure your video has covered the core points, that there is a balance & that there aren't any big gaps in your submission; look at things holistically
- DON'T listen to every piece of advice you may have gotten from mentors, judges or even/ especially us... Listen to the feedback you get but be critical about what you can & cannot implement
- DO use the written part of the Devpost submission. It may be difficult to cover everything you could in the video, but there is some strategy there in using the written components to complement the rest & feel free to even create new headings if needed.
- DON'T be over-technical in what you submit... You're welcome to share code but that's more a bonus, remember that this challenge is inclusive to many types of innovation & our judges come from varied backgrounds, so speak to your average person viewing
- DO keep us informed about challenges... We believe centrally in a principle of equity & are open to making accommodations when needed, so keep up communication lines & let us know ASAP re: submission issues or the like, we'll do our best to help
- DON'T hesitate to reach out with questions & especially if you haven't engaged as much with us or mentors in the past, we are here to help, know that there's a lot to keep in mind at a challenge like ours; And it is SO OKAY to feel at least a little bit nervous
- And finally, DO have fun... There's SO many incredible pitches & so many incredible ways to compellingly, so do take some time to admire some of your peers' submissions when the gallery goes live & stay tuned for the FINALS on the 26th, CANNOT WAIT peeps!!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.