Navigating the hackathon: Exploring participant experience, confidence and anxiety
Maciej Rys,
Anna Maria Górska,
hab. Pawel Korzynski
Abstract:Hackathons are characterized by their dynamic and collaborative nature, acting as incubators for innovation in diverse contexts. They are celebrated for nurturing creativity and tackling current challenges while offering distinctive educational opportunities. However, participants' lack of confidence and increased anxiety can diminish the utility of a hackathon's outcomes, adversely affecting both the resolution of the challenges at hand and the educational value of the experience. Drawing on 398 responses fro… Show more
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