[hackerspaces] BrainSeeker.org - new site from HTINK!

[Eric Moore]

We have that as an issue in github now, we work with hackerspaces 2 ways:

1) If you are currently using eventbrite, we can automatically pull  
events via the eventbrite API to populate the site. We will review the  
eventbrite history to ensure you are a reputable source for classes in  
your area.

2) If you aren't using eventbrite, we can host your events on our  
eventbrite. We add a flat 15% to the cost (eventbrite, paypal, and  
admin costs), and will cut you a check when the event is completed.  
The first couple of events are probationary, and payment is contingent  
on no negative student feedback. We will also advertise your class on  
the HTINK website and mailing list, including regional lists planned  
for the future. We also can find you the instructors and students, in  
that model we hold 33%, you get 33%, and the instructor gets 33%. The  
space is responsible for providing access to the space, and checking  
people in to events against a list of paid attendees, and processing  
payments of walk ins.

As you can see, none of this is simple, hence specifically reaching  
out to the hackerspace list to find the best way to work together. I  
will try to write this up more cleanly and in a more understandable  
format as we explore this together.

Hope that helps!

-Eric

Quoting Chris Weiss <cweiss at gmail.com>:

> neat idea...
>
> one bit of confusion, the FAQ says "indicate you have events you'd
> like to list in the venue sign up page" yet there's no field for that,
> and events are going on ALL the time.  Once signed up, how do we post
> new events?
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Eric Moore <eric at htink.org> wrote:
>> Hello Hackerspaces!
>>
>> HTINK is proud to announce nation wide availability of the new BrainSeeker
>> tool in the US.
>>
>> http://www.brainseeker.org/
>>
>> BrainSeeker is a tool for hackerspaces to discover what local students want
>> to learn, and advertise classes in their area.
>>
>> When people enter a zip code within your area, they will see any events you
>> have listed in the tool first. Then they will see topics people want to
>> teach or learn, and are able to register interest in topics.
>>
>> Once more than 15 people register interest in the same area we will contact
>> local hackerspaces and instructors to determine who wants to host an event.
>> HTINK can host the eventbrite and manage ticketing and payment processing,
>> or the hackerspace itself can.
>>
>> Below find the general announcement, please distribute the announcement to
>> your local lists if you are interested in using brainseeker to discover
>> classes you could be offering, or advertise events you already offer!
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> -The BrainSeeker Team
>>
>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>> BrainSeeker.org - new site from HTINK!
>>
>> HTINK is proud to announce the launch of our new product, BrainSeeker.
>> BrainSeeker is a tool that allows people to express interest in learning new
>> topics and attending classes. It also gives educators access to the tools
>> they need to provide these classes, and connects the students to the
>> instructor.
>>
>> http://www.brainseeker.org/
>>
>> We are launching BrainSeeker in the US. Log on to www.brainseeker.org to
>> enter your zip code and request classes in your area. We will connect with
>> local hackerspaces, community centers, schools, and other education-friendly
>> venues to find or create the classes you want.
>>
>> For potential students, BrainSeeker is a way to request classes that you
>> would like and also think others may be interested in. Other seekers, or
>> potential students, will see the class title, and can express their interest
>> using BrainSeeker. Once the idea generates enough interested students,
>> action will be taken to create and offer the class.
>>
>> For instuctors, BrainSeeker is a tool to see what students in your area want
>> to learn. Perhaps Seattle really wants classes on horology (the study of
>> clockwork), or maybe Detroit has a secret yearning for classes in
>> bioelectric systems. If you are an expert in a highly specialized field and
>> have always wanted to share your knowledge, BrainSeeker is the tool to use
>> to discover these opportunities.
>>
>> For spaces and venues that hold classes, BrainSeeker can be a revenue
>> opportunity and a way to provide meaningful services for the community.
>> HTINK is always seeking viable spaces to host events, and classes that
>> attract a large number of participants can be an important part of paying
>> the rent. We appreciate the role spaces play in providing a place for people
>> to grow, and BrainSeeker is our way of offering support and partnership.
>>
>> HTINK Cooperative Inc. is the recently completed merger of Stem2Gether
>> Cooperative Inc. and HTINK LLC. A cooperative social enterprise, HTINK's
>> mission is to provide educational opportunities and support educators. We
>> provide event coordination, professional development for school districts,
>> and logistics for classes, workshops, and corporate events.
>>
>> For more information, please email info at htink.org.
>>
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