The Frontend Workshop Adventure: From Planning to Success π
Hosting my first workshop was an exhilarating experience, filled with unexpected challenges and rewarding moments. π As the vice president of our IEI Studentsβ Chapter, I had the privilege to lead an event that brought together eager second-year students and our knowledgeable team. π Let me take you through the journey of organizing and executing our first-ever frontend workshop! π
Getting Started: The Initial Planning πβ¨
As the vice president of our IEI Studentsβ Chapter, I was tasked with organizing a workshop for the second-year students of our department. π« The first question was whom to invite for the workshop. π€ My college friend, Atharva, suggested that since we had already learned web development and gained substantial experience, we could teach our peers ourselves. π»π¨βπ« This approach would also allow us to connect with the students better due to our close age gap.
We presented this proposal to our faculty advisor, who liked the idea. π We chose Pavan, Piyush, Atharva, and myself to deliver the lessons. π¨βππ©βππ¨βππ©βπ Excited to make this event successful, I took on the responsibility of creating the event poster. π¨πΌοΈ It turned out better than expected, and I was thrilled with the outcome. π
Preparation and Registration ππ
We then created a form for participants to register for the workshop using TypeForm π, aiming for an interactive experience π―. Along with the poster πΌοΈ and the form link π, our invitation message was ready β . Our advisor posted these in the official groups of the second-year students π’.
However, the first hurdle soon appeared: TypeFormβs free tier only allowed 20 responses π§. I quickly created a new Google Form π and sent it to our advisor to resend it in the group. He kindly did so, and within the next hour, we had over 70 registrations π, filling our venue to capacity π’. With that, we closed the registrations π and prepared for the workshop day, which was just two days away π .
Workshop Day: Execution and Experience ππ¨βπ»
The big day arrived, and we were all set π. We divided the topics among the four of us π. I was responsible for handling the participants, maintaining the workshop flow, and conducting quizzes to keep the participants engaged and active π§βπ«. I also made the workshop PPT π, adding to my excitement for the event.
We arrived early at the venue, only to find the participants were even more enthusiastic, arriving before us! Their energy boosted our spirits π. Following our advisor's instructions, I introduced everyone and kicked off the workshop π€. Everything was going smoothly, and I was pleased to see everyone performing their roles excellently π.
We had 2-3 additional team members assisting the participants with learning and applying the concepts π€. The quizzes after each session ensured everyone was having fun while learning, which was the primary goal of hosting such events π―.
These are some of the memories captured π
We also created a event highlight video that you can see π
Conclusion: A Rewarding Experience π
The two-day workshop was an amazing experience, filled with learning π, laughter π, and building a community of like-minded individuals π€. We concluded with selfies πΈ and joy π, leaving everyone happy and fulfilled π.
Final Thoughts π
Hosting this workshop was an enriching journey from start to finish π. It not only provided a platform for students to learn π but also helped us grow as leaders and educators π±. If you enjoyed reading about our experience, subscribe to stay updated on more exciting events and stories π©. Letβs continue to learn and grow together! π
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Vedant Kahalekar
Vedant Kahalekar
Hi, my name is Vedant Kahalekar, and I am a Cyber geek, Computer Science student, content creator, and freelance photographer. I have a deep passion for technology, coding, and cybersecurity, and I spend most of my time learning about the latest trends and developments in the tech industry.