Edu2025 Policy Hackathon is Singapore's first education policy hackathon designed for educators and student leaders. This event is a follow-up to the SG Youth Action Plan, and is supported by the Ministry of Culture Community and Youth, as well as the Ministry of Education. Who we are looking for:

1) Educators who are interested in contributing ideas and solutions to our education system through targeted and unconventional methods

2) Student Leaders who are keen on picking up entrepreneurship skills while bettering our education system!

Dates and Time:

Day 1: 12 Dec 2020 (Sat), 10am - 5pm

Day 2: 19 Dec 2020 (Sat), 2.30pm - 5.30pm

Over this 2-day facilitated hackathon, participants will learn and apply the Google Design Sprint process to education programmes and policies. Participants will also be mentored by various youth social organisations (YSOs) who will showcase ground-up projects that youths are embarking on to inspire the participants to develop fresh ideas.

Through all the learning, you and your team will then get to share with us how you intend to revamp education policies to create an even more conducive learning environment for our future generations!

Best proposals will have a chance to get their suggestions submitted to MOE to enact real change. So join us if you have the passion to make an impact in our education landscape!

All participants will have to pay $20 upfront. However, do note that the $20 to be paid is only a deposit fee and will be fully refunded as long as the participant turns up for the full duration of the hackathon.

This policy hackathon will be organised and led by the Reactor Educator Network, a professional development network for educators who teach entrepreneurship, innovation, business and design.

Note: There is a limited capacity for this hackathon. Thus, deadline for sign-ups is 10 December 2020, 2359. In the event that the hackathon is oversubscribed, sign-ups who are not able to attend the hackathon will receive a full refund of the $20 paid.

Programme Outline

Day 1

10 - 10.30am: Welcome participants + Admin Instructions

10.30 - 11.15am: Networking session

11.15am - 12noon: Workshop on Design Thinking by Reactor

12noon - 1pm: Lunch

1 - 1.30pm: lntroduction of YSOs

1.30 - 5pm: Brainstorming within groups and coming up with ideas (Groups will take turns to have a consultation session with YSOs during this period of time)

All groups will need to submit a 5-min pitch video of their idea by 16 Dec (Weds), 2359.

Day 2

2.30 - 3pm: Welcome participants + Admin Instructions

Pitches and Demo Day starts officially

3 - 4.15 pm: Pitches (5-min presentation, 5min Q&A per team)

4.15 - 4.30pm: Closing Address by Minister of State Alvin Tan + Phototaking

4.30-5pm: Pitches (5-min presentation, 5min Q&A per team)

5- 5.30pm: Closing

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I need any background in hackathons to take part?

A: No, you do not need any background or experience! Guidance will be given so simply come with an open mind and the willingness to learn.

Q: I am not a Singaporean, am I eligible to take part?

A: We welcome students and educators (including training teachers) from all nationalities to take part! However, please note that Singaporeans will be given priority to take part.

Q: What are the Youth Sector Organisations (YSOs) that will be present?

A: The list of YSOs we have encompasses of the following: Advisory, Access, Aircademy, Foreword Coffee, Skilio, NUS Entrepreneurship Society, SCAPE, Happiness Initiative, The Young SEAkers, Citiponics, ASEAN Business Youth Association, Ground-Up Initiative Labs for Development and ALittleChange.

Q: I am not able to make it for the full hackathon. Can I still take part?

A: We strongly recommend for you to sign up only if you can make it for the full hackathon so that you can have the full experience!

Q: How huge is a team? Do I need to form my own teams beforehand?

Each team will comprise around 3 people. Teams will be allocated on the basis of diversity. Therefore, you will not be able to form your own teams beforehand.

Q: What happens if I cannot make it last minute?

A: Please email to pearline@reactor.school at least 24 hours in advance. Please note that the $20 participation fee paid will not be refunded.