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  • The Makeathon Manual
    • MTF Makeathons
    • What is a Makeathon?
    • What's the idea behind it?
    • Why are Makeathons useful?
    • What are the benefits for educators?
    • Why doesn't everyone run them?
  • Planning a Makeathon
    • Purpose and Goals
    • Location and Timeframe
    • Finding participants
    • Resources and Materials
  • Designing a Makeathon
    • Programme and Schedule
    • Creating Challenges
    • Brainstorming and prototyping
    • Surprise and Play
    • Collaboration and Mentorship
    • Case Study: Mind Over Matter
  • Facilitating a Makeathon
    • Setting the scene
    • Encouraging Collaboration
    • Guiding Participants
    • Group Roles
    • Providing Resources
    • Case Study: MicroBit vs SDGs
    • Presentations
    • Case Study: MTF Makeathon presentations
  • Activities and Games
    • Brainstorming activities
    • Design games
    • Prototyping activities
    • Save Humanity!
  • Evaluating a Makeathon
    • Collecting Feedback
    • Assessing Success
    • Future Development
    • Celebrating Success
  • Conclusion
    • Key Takeaways
    • Further reading
  • Thanks!
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  1. Evaluating a Makeathon

Celebrating Success

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Last updated 2 years ago

Celebrating the achievements and successes of young participants in a Makeathon is a great way to encourage and motivate them.

Here are some ideas for how to celebrate their achievements:

  1. Host an Awards Ceremony: Just because Makeathons are not competitive, that doesn't mean you can't give out prizes! Organise a public awards ceremony at the end of the Makeathon, inviting parents and teachers. Create categories such as "Best Invention," "Most Innovative Design," and "Best Use of Technology". You can also invent some humorous or absurd categories, such as “Largest Prototype” or “Loudest Group”, and give awards to the winners.

  2. Showcase the Inventions: Display the inventions of the participants in a public space, such as a museum or library, so that the community can see their creations. You can also create a website or social media page to showcase their work.

  3. Interview the Participants: Conduct interviews with the participants to learn more about their process and what inspired them. Share their stories on social media and in local publications.

  4. Create a Video: Bring in a professional filmmaker to create a video highlights reel or a short documentary showcasing the process and highlighting the participants' achievements and share it on social media and with local media outlets. This serves as a great memento, it can help spread the word about the Makeathon and inspire other young people to get involved in future. It’s also a great chance to showcase the work of your organisation or project.

Final Day, MOM International Makeathon 2022