POSSE 2013-06 Feedback

Feedback – What worked, what didn’t

* As a newbie, the activities took much more time than expected. There is a need to understand the mission/purpose especially as it relates to stage 2. 
* One suggestion is to make stage 1 span 8 weeks instead of 6, for example. 
* Have more frequent/small deadlines – where other members can comment on someone else’s response/experience. 
* Starting POSSE two weeks later would help. 
* Liked Ohloh, but didn’t like Source Forge.
* One more planning day in small groups would be nice.
* How about a hack-a-thon? NCC has a budget for shorter workshops and follow-up events to foster and expand the relationship that began at a POSSE. Does a hack-a-thon fit within these guidelines?
* It would be nice to for people to use Google hangout or find some other way to connect to everyone, not just our small groups.
* For the next POSSE, it would be interesting to tie it to a hack-a-thon event. The first thought is that the students who come out of this first round of POSSE could participate.
* Sharing rooms would cut down on costs.
* Since the projects are already selected, how about a more direct comparison, rather than evaluation?
* Have FOSS representatives from each of our selected projects here or Skype them in.
* Put videos of standard presentation stuff online…this would allow more small-group time when meeting face-2-face.