How to Plan a Hackathon: Hacking the Challenges of Digital Education

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Written By Steven Scott

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Explore how to plan and organise a non-technical hackathon designed to drive community-sourced innovation in EdTech

Hackathons are usually thought of as events where people come together to collaborate with computers. However, non-technical hackathons are becoming increasingly popular – where people gather to solve an organisational rather than a technical problem.

On this course, you’ll discover how to organise and run a non-technical hackathon that can address a challenge in digital education and improve your organisation’s digital skills and competencies.

Duration: 2 weeks 
Weekly study: 3 hours

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Steven Scott

Steven Scott is the founder and Creative Director of TwoFifths Design, a brand, website and animation studio in Edinburgh. He works with public sector, research, university and third sector organisations across Scotland, and has been a Squarespace Circle partner since 2018.

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