Hackathon
Definition
An organized event where experts, designers, or researchers collaborate for a relatively short amount of time to work intensively on a project or problem. The term is originally borrowed from computer programmer and software development events whose goal is to create a fully fledged product (resources, research, software, hardware) by the end of the event, which can last several hours to several days.
Reference:
- Kienzler, H., & Fontanesi, C. (2017). Learning through inquiry: A global health hackathon. Teaching in Higher Education, 22(2), 129–142. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2016.1221805
Originally drafted by: Flávio Azevedo
Reviewed by: Tsvetomira Dumbalska, Brett J. Gall, Emma Norris
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