<p>Why not add various calendar syndication protocols? </p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On 2011-04-07 1:18 PM, "Eric Moore" <<a href="mailto:eric@htink.org">eric@htink.org</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution">> We have that as an issue in github now, we work with hackerspaces 2 ways:<br>
> <br>> 1) If you are currently using eventbrite, we can automatically pull <br>> events via the eventbrite API to populate the site. We will review the <br>> eventbrite history to ensure you are a reputable source for classes in <br>
> your area.<br>> <br>> 2) If you aren't using eventbrite, we can host your events on our <br>> eventbrite. We add a flat 15% to the cost (eventbrite, paypal, and <br>> admin costs), and will cut you a check when the event is completed. <br>
> The first couple of events are probationary, and payment is contingent <br>> on no negative student feedback. We will also advertise your class on <br>> the HTINK website and mailing list, including regional lists planned <br>
> for the future. We also can find you the instructors and students, in <br>> that model we hold 33%, you get 33%, and the instructor gets 33%. The <br>> space is responsible for providing access to the space, and checking <br>
> people in to events against a list of paid attendees, and processing <br>> payments of walk ins.<br>> <br>> As you can see, none of this is simple, hence specifically reaching <br>> out to the hackerspace list to find the best way to work together. I <br>
> will try to write this up more cleanly and in a more understandable <br>> format as we explore this together.<br>> <br>> Hope that helps!<br>> <br>> -Eric<br>> <br>> Quoting Chris Weiss <<a href="mailto:cweiss@gmail.com">cweiss@gmail.com</a>>:<br>
> <br>>> neat idea...<br>>><br>>> one bit of confusion, the FAQ says "indicate you have events you'd<br>>> like to list in the venue sign up page" yet there's no field for that,<br>
>> and events are going on ALL the time. Once signed up, how do we post<br>>> new events?<br>>><br>>><br>>> On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Eric Moore <<a href="mailto:eric@htink.org">eric@htink.org</a>> wrote:<br>
>>> Hello Hackerspaces!<br>>>><br>>>> HTINK is proud to announce nation wide availability of the new BrainSeeker<br>>>> tool in the US.<br>>>><br>>>> <a href="http://www.brainseeker.org/">http://www.brainseeker.org/</a><br>
>>><br>>>> BrainSeeker is a tool for hackerspaces to discover what local students want<br>>>> to learn, and advertise classes in their area.<br>>>><br>>>> When people enter a zip code within your area, they will see any events you<br>
>>> have listed in the tool first. Then they will see topics people want to<br>>>> teach or learn, and are able to register interest in topics.<br>>>><br>>>> Once more than 15 people register interest in the same area we will contact<br>
>>> local hackerspaces and instructors to determine who wants to host an event.<br>>>> HTINK can host the eventbrite and manage ticketing and payment processing,<br>>>> or the hackerspace itself can.<br>
>>><br>>>> Below find the general announcement, please distribute the announcement to<br>>>> your local lists if you are interested in using brainseeker to discover<br>>>> classes you could be offering, or advertise events you already offer!<br>
>>><br>>>> Thanks!<br>>>><br>>>> -The BrainSeeker Team<br>>>><br>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------<br>>>> BrainSeeker.org - new site from HTINK!<br>
>>><br>>>> HTINK is proud to announce the launch of our new product, BrainSeeker.<br>>>> BrainSeeker is a tool that allows people to express interest in learning new<br>>>> topics and attending classes. It also gives educators access to the tools<br>
>>> they need to provide these classes, and connects the students to the<br>>>> instructor.<br>>>><br>>>> <a href="http://www.brainseeker.org/">http://www.brainseeker.org/</a><br>>>><br>
>>> We are launching BrainSeeker in the US. Log on to <a href="http://www.brainseeker.org">www.brainseeker.org</a> to<br>>>> enter your zip code and request classes in your area. We will connect with<br>
>>> local hackerspaces, community centers, schools, and other education-friendly<br>>>> venues to find or create the classes you want.<br>>>><br>>>> For potential students, BrainSeeker is a way to request classes that you<br>
>>> would like and also think others may be interested in. Other seekers, or<br>>>> potential students, will see the class title, and can express their interest<br>>>> using BrainSeeker. Once the idea generates enough interested students,<br>
>>> action will be taken to create and offer the class.<br>>>><br>>>> For instuctors, BrainSeeker is a tool to see what students in your area want<br>>>> to learn. Perhaps Seattle really wants classes on horology (the study of<br>
>>> clockwork), or maybe Detroit has a secret yearning for classes in<br>>>> bioelectric systems. If you are an expert in a highly specialized field and<br>>>> have always wanted to share your knowledge, BrainSeeker is the tool to use<br>
>>> to discover these opportunities.<br>>>><br>>>> For spaces and venues that hold classes, BrainSeeker can be a revenue<br>>>> opportunity and a way to provide meaningful services for the community.<br>
>>> HTINK is always seeking viable spaces to host events, and classes that<br>>>> attract a large number of participants can be an important part of paying<br>>>> the rent. We appreciate the role spaces play in providing a place for people<br>
>>> to grow, and BrainSeeker is our way of offering support and partnership.<br>>>><br>>>> HTINK Cooperative Inc. is the recently completed merger of Stem2Gether<br>>>> Cooperative Inc. and HTINK LLC. A cooperative social enterprise, HTINK's<br>
>>> mission is to provide educational opportunities and support educators. We<br>>>> provide event coordination, professional development for school districts,<br>>>> and logistics for classes, workshops, and corporate events.<br>
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