{"id":4078,"date":"2017-05-10T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T12:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.mozilla.org\/blog\/?p=4078"},"modified":"2017-05-10T08:00:59","modified_gmt":"2017-05-10T12:00:59","slug":"global-sprint-2017-bigger-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/foundation-archive\/mozilla-science\/global-sprint-2017-bigger-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Sprint 2017: Bigger and Better"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container-dynamic pb-2\">\n<p>The Mozilla <strong>GLOBAL SPRINT<\/strong> is just over three weeks away \u2013 <strong>Thursday and Friday, June 1-2, 2017<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThis is our fourth global sprint but the first one being hosted by programs across Mozilla and not just the Science Lab.<\/p>\n<p>Since we have so many new folks participating, we wanted to share some answers to frequently asked questions to help you get started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is the sprint taking place?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>June 1-2, 2017<\/li>\n<li>Sites around the world will be open for participants to come by and work on open science projects.<\/li>\n<li>Each site will be open during some portion of normal business hours (usually around 9:00 am to 5:00 pm local time).<\/li>\n<li>Sites will keep posted hours \u2014 no all-nighters, please \u2014 and each site will wrap up by the end of regular business hours on Friday, June 2.<\/li>\n<li>Brisbane &amp; Melbourne, Australia will be the first 2 sites live (UTC + 10), with additional sites coming online at the start of their Thursday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What projects are currently included in the sprint?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A list of featured projects can be found here under \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/mozilla.github.io\/global-sprint\/projects\/\">Projects<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n<li>This year we&#8217;re hosting demo calls ahead of time so you can learn about the projects that will be available for collaboration during the sprint.\u00a0 You can read about <a href=\"https:\/\/science.mozilla.org\/blog\/introducing-the-mozsprint-demo-call\">upcoming calls<\/a> and hear <a href=\"https:\/\/public.etherpad-mozilla.org\/p\/mozsprint-2017-demos\">past recordings<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>We have five tracks this year on issues related to Internet health:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/mozilla\/global-sprint\/labels\/%5BTrack%5D%20Open%20Innovation\">Open Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/mozilla\/global-sprint\/labels\/%5BTrack%5D%20Digital%20Inclusion\">Digital Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/mozilla\/global-sprint\/labels\/%5BTrack%5D%20Decentralization\">Decentralization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/mozilla\/global-sprint\/labels\/%5BTrack%5D%20Privacy%20%2B%20Security\">Privacy + Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/mozilla\/global-sprint\/labels\/%5BTrack%5D%20Web%20Literacy\">Web Literacy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Head here for a <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/mozilla\/global-sprint\/issues\">full list of projects<\/a> promoting internet health that will be a part of this #mozsprint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do I need to be a programmer?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo \u2013 the sprint is designed for all kinds of participants, including researchers, developers, educators and open web enthusiasts. There are a host of projects with something for everyone to help with, from reviewing code or lesson\/documentation content, to helping create curriculum, design graphics and even hack on tools. Take a look at the projects linked above to find out the many ways that you can contribute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need to register somewhere?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, please! Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/mozilla.github.io\/global-sprint\/register\/\">Site Map<\/a> \u2013 to find a site closest to you and click on the site location link below the map to register for a free &#8220;ticket&#8221; for that location.<br \/>\nCan\u2019t find a site that\u2019s close? Register as a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/ti.to\/Mozilla\/global-sprint-virtual\">Virtual Participant<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What sites are currently included?<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are sites all around the world. An up-to-date list of active sites is posted here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I have to be at one of the listed sites?<\/strong><br \/>\nNot at all \u2014 many people will be available to help out and answer questions online via web conferencing, IRC, Gitter chat room and Twitter. Read the documentation for each project for preferred communication methods. But if you can get to one of the listed sites, it would be a chance to make some new friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where are those sites, exactly?<\/strong><br \/>\nAddresses and maps along with site-specific information can be found on each of the sites listed on our <a href=\"https:\/\/mozilla.github.io\/global-sprint\/register\/\">Site map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How will sites be connected?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We will set up a single Vidyo web conference room to connect all of the active sites and participants, primarily to give people a sense of who\u2019s awake where.<\/li>\n<li>To join the conference follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/public.etherpad-mozilla.org\/p\/2017globalsprint-webconferencing\">installation instructions here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ll be using a <a href=\"https:\/\/gitter.im\/mozilla\/global-sprint-2017?utm_source=share-link&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=share-link\">Gitter chat room<\/a> to answer questions and for discussions across participants and of course Twitter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If I can\u2019t make it to a site how can I participate remotely?<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin the Vidyo conference room any time during the two-day sprint to connect with project leads, sprint participants and site hosts. To join the conference follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/public.etherpad-mozilla.org\/p\/2017globalsprint-webconferencing\">installation instructions here<\/a> and join us during your regular working hours. To stay up-to-date on notifications about the sprint <a href=\"https:\/\/ti.to\/Mozilla\/global-sprint-virtual\">Register here<\/a> as a Virtual Participant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where will work take place online?<\/strong><br \/>\nEach project will use the version control (Github) repository, issues lists, and so on that it usually uses to manage participant contributions. Some may be a little different \u2013 just ask the project lead how they\u2019d like you to participate. Details on how to participate in a specific project are provided in their Github repository \u2013 all projects are <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/mozilla\/global-sprint\/issues\">listed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can I make contact with a project I\u2019m interested in?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe names of the project leads are listed in each of the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/mozilla\/global-sprint\/issues\">project issues<\/a> \u2013 add a comment to the project issue at the bottom indicating that you are interested and the project lead will get in touch to discuss how you can contribute to their project.<br \/>\nIf you still need more information \u2026 head to the GitHub repository for the project, the link will be inside each issue and take a look at the README.md and\/or CONTRIBUTE.md for guidelines on how to contribute ELSE follow any additional links posted by the project lead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I do to prepare?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register either at a specific site or as a virtual participant <a href=\"https:\/\/mozilla.github.io\/global-sprint\/register\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Decide which project you\u2019d like to work on. (We recommend that people focus on just one\u2014two days goes by very quickly.) \u2013 all projects are <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/mozilla\/global-sprint\/issues\">listed here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Head over to the project Github repository.<\/li>\n<li>Have a look at the project\u2019s open issues to find something to start working on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have a question? Post it on the <a href=\"https:\/\/gitter.im\/mozilla\/global-sprint-2017?utm_source=share-link&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=share-link\">Global Sprint Gitter Chat<\/a>. We\u2019re happy to help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I do on the day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Show up during open times for your site (usually around 9:00 am local time).<\/li>\n<li>Introduce yourself to the site host and\/or the person coordinating the project you\u2019re working on if they are at that site.<\/li>\n<li>Check your chosen project\u2019s issue list and\/or chat with the coordinator to see what needs to be reviewed. (Reviewing is often a gentler way to ease into work than writing or coding.)<\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019ve done a review or two, pick some writing, drawing, or coding that needs to be done, check to make sure no-one else is already doing it, and dive in.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat until it\u2019s time to wrap up for the day, then get a good night\u2019s sleep and come back in the next day to do it again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do I need to bring my own computer?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, please. Machines will not be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I have to be there on both days?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo, feel free to participate as long as you can.\u00a0 It is helpful for people to commit to at least one full day (or two half-days) so that projects don\u2019t spend all of their time getting newcomers on board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about coffee, lunch, and dinner?<\/strong><br \/>\nWe <strong>suggest<\/strong> that the sites provide coffee (and snacks if they can), but do not need to provide meals. That said, we strongly encourage the people working at each site to get lunch together, and to go out together at the end of the first day: this sprint is meant to help build community, and sharing a meal with someone is a great way to get to know them.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions that aren\u2019t covered above please chat with us in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gitter.im\/mozilla\/global-sprint-2017?utm_source=share-link&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=share-link\">2017 Global Sprint Gitter Chat Room<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking forward to seeing you on June 1st &amp; 2nd!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mozilla GLOBAL SPRINT is just over three weeks away \u2013 Thursday and Friday, June 1-2, 2017. This is our fourth global sprint but the first one being hosted by programs across Mozilla and not just the Science Lab. 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