P3+What+is+an+unconference

This page explains the basis for the structure and "rules" for the unconference portion of the P3 Workshop.

//"The unconference format creates space for peer-to-peer learning, collaboration and creativity.//

//At the start, the whole group will gather together and be guided through creating an agenda using open space technology. The exact process is not important to understand in advance – the process will become clear as it happens. The important part is that all those gathered will have the opportunity to put conference sessions on the agenda. No session will be voted off or ‘won’t happen’ for some other reason. All sessions are welcome.//

//The sessions convened will range from the formal to the informal://
 * //From the well thought out pre-prepared talk reflecting years of research and practice to the spur of the moment ‘new idea’ that would be fun to talk about.//
 * //From the demonstration of a working tool to the whiteboarding of something completely new."//

- Unconference.net

//"The procedural framework consists of sessions proposed and scheduled each day by attendees, mostly on-site, typically using white boards or paper taped to the wall. This has been dubbed The Open Grid approach.

FooCamps and BarCamps are based on simplified variations of [|Open Space Technology] (OST), relying on the self-organizing character of OST. Other than in classical conference formats, BarCamps and OST rely on the passion and the responsibility of the participants, putting them into the driver's seat.

While loosely structured, there are [|rules] at BarCamp. All attendees are encouraged to present or facilitate a session. Everyone is also asked to share information and experiences of the event, both live and after the fact, via public web channels including (but not limited to) [|blogging], [|photo sharing], [|social bookmarking], [|twittering], wiki-ing, and [|IRC]. This open encouragement to share everything about the event is in deliberate contrast to the "off the record by default" and "no recordings" rules at many private invite-only participant driven conferences."//

- [|Wikipedia]

//"////Attendees must give a demo, a session, or help with one, or otherwise volunteer / contribute in some way to support the event. All presentations are scheduled the day they happen. Prepare in advance, but come early to get a slot on the wall. The people present at the event will select the demos or presentations they want to see.//

//Presenters are responsible for making sure that notes/slides/audio/video of their presentations are published on the web for the benefit of all and those who can’t be present."//

- [|BarCamp]

More background reading: "Welcome to the Unconference" - Inc. magazine, Dec 1, 2009 [|"How to Prepare to Attend an Unconference"] - unconference.net, Sept. 9, 2009 "20+ resources for a Smooth BarCamp" (great collection of links) - EventManagerBlog, 2008 "The BarCamp Virgin’s Guide: Making the most of your first BarCamp" - that canadian girl, Sept. 22, 2008 @http://www.unconference.net @http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarCamp @http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference