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== What is an OLPC Jam? == |
== What is an OLPC Jam? == |
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An OLPC Jam is |
An OLPC Jam is a creative event designed to encourage (simultaneously) experimentation and innovation in the field participants are Jamming in and to produce open-license content for the OLPC project in a short amount of time. Experienced, prepared participants work in small teams to collaborate with domain and local experts and produce a concrete product to a pre-specified problem; the creative output of the event is deployed in the field directly after the Jam. It's high-intensity improvisational fun - some participants say they've never created in such a productive development environment before. |
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== Upcoming Jams == |
== Upcoming Jams == |
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*OLPC DC Learning Club will Jam on NASA Etoys on January 17, 2009. [http://olpclearningclub.org/meetings/jumping-into-2009-little-things-and-a-jam/] |
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*Translating Sugar to Aymara will take place at [[Aymara Fest]] |
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* PERU OLPC Jam: Hernan Pachas is organizing a jam during the VISION 2008 and Open Source Day planned for October at the University of San Martin de Porres (USMP). Details will be forthcoming. |
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== Past OLPC Jams == |
== Past OLPC Jams == |
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*Family XO Mesh Meet-up: Mike Lee teamed up with Kevin Cole to host an event at Gallaudet University on 24 May. (See [http://olpclearningclub.org/meetings/summer-blockbusters-at-gallaudet/ for event details.]) |
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[http://www.flickr.com/photos/curiouslee/sets/72157604752586251/ photos] |
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* May 17-18 2008: [[Ceibal Jam]]! Uruguay |
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:[http://proyecto-ceibal.blogspot.com/2008/05/breve-resumen-del-primer-ceibal-jam.html breve resumen] |
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:[[Ceibal_Jam | wiki]] |
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* March 2008 -- Help to plan it! [[Problems Jam]] |
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* April 17-19 2008: [[Game_Jam_Brasil/2008]] |
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* April 26/27 2008: [[LinuxFest Northwest 2008]] (TBA: possible host to Jam related session, possible overview of above) |
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* August 6, 2007: [[Curriculum Jam Nepal]] |
* August 6, 2007: [[Curriculum Jam Nepal]] |
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* [[Curriculum Jam Taipei]] (also known as [[Curriculum Jam Taipei|Free Content Jam Taipei]]) - right before [http://wikimania2007.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikimania], in parallel with [http://wikimania2007.wikimedia.org/wiki/Planning/Hacking_days Hacking Days] |
* [[Curriculum Jam Taipei]] (also known as [[Curriculum Jam Taipei|Free Content Jam Taipei]]) - right before [http://wikimania2007.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikimania], in parallel with [http://wikimania2007.wikimedia.org/wiki/Planning/Hacking_days Hacking Days] |
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* OLPC Game Jam Nepal December 15, 2007: External link: [http://blog.olenepal.org/index.php/archives/107 OLPC Game Jam in Nepal] |
* OLPC Game Jam Nepal December 15, 2007: External link: [http://blog.olenepal.org/index.php/archives/107 OLPC Game Jam in Nepal] |
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* September 21-23, 2007: [[Journalism Jam New York]] |
* September 21-23, 2007: [[Journalism Jam New York]] |
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* February 23rd 2008 - 5hr [[NYU OLPC Jam]] |
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* [[Teacher Jam Chicago]] - July 2008, Chicago IL USA |
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* [[Game Jam Chicago]] - July 11-13 2008, Chicago IL USA |
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* [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Grassroots_unconference Unconference]: In the tradition of Barcamp, the weekend of 7 June, dedicated towards community-organization, and initiatives, events, structures, and best practices. contact Mel Chua at mel at laptop.org for more information. |
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* Bootcamp: OLPC is also hosting a bootcamp and conference from 9–12 June 2008 in Cambridge, MA (Please contact Mel for more information.) |
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* [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Grassroots_Jam Grassroots Jam]: New York City on 14–15 June 2008, run by the bootcamp attendees. |
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== Stalled Jams == |
== Stalled Jams == |
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* [[How To Run A Jam]] - also known as the Jam Cookbook, this is a guide for how to set up and run a Jam in your area. |
* [[How To Run A Jam]] - also known as the Jam Cookbook, this is a guide for how to set up and run a Jam in your area. |
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* [[Jam in a box]] - '''proposal in development''' which may or may not happen, but comments and ideas are welcome. Would this be helpful to have? |
* [[Jam in a box]] - '''proposal in development''' which may or may not happen, but comments and ideas are welcome. Would this be helpful to have? |
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=== Barcamp Resources === |
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This section is about organizing a [http://barcamp.org barcamp], which may be similar to organizing a Jam. |
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* [http://www.cleverclevergirl.com/?p=10 Ten Steps to Organizing a Barcamp]. by Crystal Williams |
* [http://www.cleverclevergirl.com/?p=10 Ten Steps to Organizing a Barcamp]. by Crystal Williams |
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* [http://www.behindertenparkplatz.de/cl/2007/10/12/850/ Barcamp checklist], Christiane Link's handy |
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* From, [http://barcamp.org/HowToGetStarted How To Get Started]: |
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*Find a venue. Definitely the hardest part of the process. Venue donations are ideal! |
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*Pick a date. Once you've got a place picked out, figure out when you want your event to happen. We've tended to try to hold Barcamps simultaneous with other events to mix up the attendee pool -- since you'll draw from both local and out-of-towners. What's most important is that it's convenient for you and works for your community. |
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*Communicate. Blog, Email, IRC, wiki and document everything! Seriously, the more transparent and communicative you are about your Barcamp, the more successful you'll be. |
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*Say what you need. Participants can be helpful and giving -- but if they don't KNOW that you need a few extra dollars to cover catering lunch/breakfast, t-shirts, whatever, then they can't step up to the plate and help. Remember: everyone participates. So, give everyone the information they need to be able to participate! |
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Latest revision as of 20:18, 10 January 2009
What is an OLPC Jam?
An OLPC Jam is a creative event designed to encourage (simultaneously) experimentation and innovation in the field participants are Jamming in and to produce open-license content for the OLPC project in a short amount of time. Experienced, prepared participants work in small teams to collaborate with domain and local experts and produce a concrete product to a pre-specified problem; the creative output of the event is deployed in the field directly after the Jam. It's high-intensity improvisational fun - some participants say they've never created in such a productive development environment before.
Upcoming Jams
- OLPC DC Learning Club will Jam on NASA Etoys on January 17, 2009. [1]
- Translating Sugar to Aymara will take place at Aymara Fest
- PERU OLPC Jam: Hernan Pachas is organizing a jam during the VISION 2008 and Open Source Day planned for October at the University of San Martin de Porres (USMP). Details will be forthcoming.
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Past OLPC Jams
- Family XO Mesh Meet-up: Mike Lee teamed up with Kevin Cole to host an event at Gallaudet University on 24 May. (See for event details.)
- May 17-18 2008: Ceibal Jam! Uruguay
- March 2008 -- Help to plan it! Problems Jam
- April 17-19 2008: Game_Jam_Brasil/2008
- April 18-20 2008: Health Jam in Seattle
- April 26/27 2008: LinuxFest Northwest 2008 (TBA: possible host to Jam related session, possible overview of above)
- April-May 2008: Community Jam during the Cambridge Science Festival in Boston
- August 6, 2007: Curriculum Jam Nepal
- Curriculum Jam Taipei (also known as Free Content Jam Taipei) - right before Wikimania, in parallel with Hacking Days
- Game Jam Boston June 2007
- OLPC Game Jam Nepal December 15, 2007: External link: OLPC Game Jam in Nepal
- September 21-23, 2007: Journalism Jam New York
- February 9, 2008: 2nd OLPC Game Jam Nepal - External link: OLPC Game Jam Nepal
- February 15-16, 2008 : 12 hr University Chapter Jam Boston (6pm Fri - 6am Sat)
- February 23rd 2008 - 5hr NYU OLPC Jam
- Teacher Jam Chicago - July 2008, Chicago IL USA
- Game Jam Chicago - July 11-13 2008, Chicago IL USA
- Unconference: In the tradition of Barcamp, the weekend of 7 June, dedicated towards community-organization, and initiatives, events, structures, and best practices. contact Mel Chua at mel at laptop.org for more information.
- Bootcamp: OLPC is also hosting a bootcamp and conference from 9–12 June 2008 in Cambridge, MA (Please contact Mel for more information.)
- Grassroots Jam: New York City on 14–15 June 2008, run by the bootcamp attendees.
Stalled Jams
The status of these jams is uncertain.
- October 5-7, 2007: Curriculum Jam Fall 2007
- January 25-27, 2008: Activity Jam Melbourne - right before Linux.conf.au
Jam Resources
- How To Run A Jam - also known as the Jam Cookbook, this is a guide for how to set up and run a Jam in your area.
- Jam in a box - proposal in development which may or may not happen, but comments and ideas are welcome. Would this be helpful to have?
Barcamp Resources
This section is about organizing a barcamp, which may be similar to organizing a Jam.
- Ten Steps to Organizing a Barcamp. by Crystal Williams
- Barcamp checklist, Christiane Link's handy
- From, How To Get Started:
- Find a venue. Definitely the hardest part of the process. Venue donations are ideal!
- Pick a date. Once you've got a place picked out, figure out when you want your event to happen. We've tended to try to hold Barcamps simultaneous with other events to mix up the attendee pool -- since you'll draw from both local and out-of-towners. What's most important is that it's convenient for you and works for your community.
- Communicate. Blog, Email, IRC, wiki and document everything! Seriously, the more transparent and communicative you are about your Barcamp, the more successful you'll be.
- Say what you need. Participants can be helpful and giving -- but if they don't KNOW that you need a few extra dollars to cover catering lunch/breakfast, t-shirts, whatever, then they can't step up to the plate and help. Remember: everyone participates. So, give everyone the information they need to be able to participate!