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

[Chris Weiss]

So for free events we'd pretty much have to use eventbrite ourselves...

On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Eric Moore <eric at htink.org> wrote:
> 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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>>> http://lists.hackerspaces.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
>>>
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