TECHNOLOGY
Recommendations
Hackathon
A program such as this will act as a platform for youth of various backgrounds
and skill sets to engage each other, learn from each other and work towards
producing a tangible output that addresses a societal problem of their
interest in teams.
The participants reflected that their main concern with regards to committing
to a long-term program such as this would be time and interest. However,
being able to apply what they have learnt, creating a tangible output, and being
able to work with friends were some of the factors which would motivate
them. The efficacy of this project can be measured by the number of
participating teams, successful applications created and feedback from the
participants.
Practical Assessment : Rank 2 (Intermediate)
Maathi Yosi | 2019
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The one solution that most participants agreed upon was the likes of a
hackathon. Traditionally, hackathons target individuals who are
technologically competent to work towards a certain goal. However,
participants were of the opinion that this can be downscaled for those with less
knowledge but keen interest in coding and App development. The hackathon
could be targeted at students pursuing post secondary school education. The
hackathon would require a series of training sessions and mentorship, by
industry experts, to provide guidance and impart knowledge. Upon
acquiring these skills, the participants will be able to apply what they have
learnt to build an output.