EdTech-a-thon

July 20 - 22, 2026 • Atlanta, GA

Community Standards

Code of Conduct

Applies to all EdTech-a-thon spaces, including the in-person event in Atlanta, GA, all virtual workshops and sessions, Zoom/video calls, the EdTech-a-thon Forum, digital repositories, and email with organizers and attendees.

The Short Version

Treat everyone with respect. Educators and developers come from different worlds, and that's the point. Assume good faith, ask questions before assuming incompetence, and remember that the person you're talking to knows things you don't.

If you're unsure whether something is okay, ask an organizer.

Expected Behavior

  • Be respectful and welcoming. People here span decades of teaching experience and every level of technical skill. That range is the whole reason the event works.
  • Assume good faith. Ask clarifying questions before assuming someone is wrong, dismissive, or acting in bad faith.
  • Give feedback on the work, not the person. "This flow confused me because X" is useful, but "This is bad" is not.
  • Receive feedback openly. Educators are here to tell developers what's broken about current educational technology.
  • Don't condescend about technical skill. Nobody should be made to feel stupid for not knowing what an API is, and nobody should be made to feel stupid for not knowing how a classroom runs.
  • Respect people's names, pronouns, and identities. Correct yourself and move on if you get it wrong.

Unacceptable Behavior

The following will not be tolerated in any EdTech-a-thon space:

  • Harassment in any form, including offensive comments related to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, socioeconomic status, teaching subject, school type, or technical background.
  • Sexual harassment, including unwelcome sexual attention, advances, comments, imagery, or jokes.
  • Intimidation or stalking, whether in person or online.
  • Deliberate disruption of talks, workshops, presentations, or conversations.
  • Unwelcome physical contact. Ask first, accept "no" gracefully.
  • Photography, recording, or screenshotting people without their consent.
  • Publishing others' private information without explicit permission, including private messages, contact details, or workplace information.
  • Sharing student data. Real student names, images, records, work samples, or any identifying details are prohibited in every EdTech-a-thon space — chat, screen shares, presentations, and code alike. Use synthetic or fully anonymized examples. This is a legal requirement, not just a norm.
  • Sharing confidential or employer-owned material you don't have the right to share.
  • Advocating for or encouraging any of the above.

Additional Norms for Virtual Spaces

  • Don't record or screenshot sessions, breakout rooms, or chat without organizer permission. Sessions we record will be announced in advance.
  • Zoom-bombing, disruptive screen sharing, or chat spam results in immediate removal.
  • Be mindful in breakout rooms. They're less supervised, not less governed by this Code.
  • Cameras are optional, always. Don't pressure anyone to turn one on.
  • Keep DMs professional. Unsolicited DMs during sessions that make someone uncomfortable are harassment.
  • Sales and recruiting pitches are not welcome.

Reporting

If you experience or witness a violation, or have any concern at all, contact us:

What happens next: We'll listen, take you seriously, and respect your privacy. We will not share your identity with the person you're reporting without your permission, except where we're legally required to. We'll tell you what we plan to do before we do it, where we can.

If you're in immediate danger, call 911 first, then let us know.

Consequences

Organizers may take any action they judge appropriate, including:

  • A private warning
  • Removal from a session, workshop, or Zoom call
  • Removal of a submission or project from the Solution Gallery
  • Expulsion from the event, in person and virtual
  • A ban from future events
  • Notifying an employer, school, or law enforcement where warranted

Organizers have sole discretion in deciding what's appropriate. Retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith is itself a violation of this Code and will be treated as seriously as the original report.

Last updated: July 16, 2026