The Power of Community

This talk will open the minds of students to the power of being a part of a community.

Transcript

1. The Power of Community
2. My Name: Utibe Etim I am: Mobile Software Engineer Work @: Frontendlabs I am also: Co-Organizer GDG Uyo
3. What is Community?
4. A group of individuals with shared goals, interests, or geography, working together to achieve common objectives.
5. The Importance of Community
7. • Encourages collaboration and mutual support • Builds a sense of belonging and identity • Fosters innovation and idea exchange • Drives collective action and impact
8. Community as a Support System
9. • Provides emotional support and motivation • Offers diverse perspectives and solutions • Creates accountability through peer support • Amplifies voices for greater impact
10. Real-life Examples of Powerful Communities
11. To Connect • It’s a place you can MEET like minded students. • It’s a place you can MEET students interested in developer technologies at your university. • It’s a place that everyone are welcome, including those with diverse backgrounds and different majors.
12. To Learn • A place to Learn about a range of technical topics • A place to Gain new skills through hands-on workshops, events, talks, and project-building activities online and in-person. • A place to ask questions and interact. • Access to free resources, tutorials, and discussions. • Learning about internships, job offers, and freelance gigs
13. To Grow • Apply new learnings to build great solutions for local problems. • Advance your skills, career, and network. • The people you meet here might be a source of your success tomorrow through a recommendation, please be nice to everyone you meet today. • Give back to your community by helping others learn.
14. Types of Communities
15. Online Communities
16. Google Developer Groups (GDG): A global community for developers to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and learn about Google’s tools and technologies. GDGs host events, workshops, and meetups across various locations to support developers.
17. Google Local Guides: A community of users who contribute reviews, photos, and updates on Google Maps, improving the accuracy and helpfulness of the platform while gaining rewards and recognition.
18. Google’s Open Source Community: A community of users who contribute reviews, photos, and updates on Google Maps, improving the accuracy and helpfulness of the platform while gaining rewards and recognition.
19. Google for Education and Classroom Communities: Offers teachers and students access to a global platform where educators share resources, tools, and strategies to improve learning experiences, and foster peer-to-peer learning.
20. Google Support Communities: A platform where users can find answers, offer assistance, and share experiences on products like Gmail, Google Drive, and Android. These communities help users solve issues collaboratively.
21. Getting the Most Out of Tech Communities
22. Be Active: Regularly participate in hackathon, events, and Q&A sessions.
23. Contribute: Share your knowledge, and assist others with their projects.
24. Networking is more than just joining: It is about interacting and building relationships (DON’T JUST JOIN)
25. Stay Consistent: Over time, engagement leads to increased visibility and reputation.
26. Other Benefits 1. You can get free access to almost all the paid features on Github, Microsoft Azure, Jetbrains, etc, as a student.
27. By joining GDG or GDGSC, you can grow your knowledge in a peer-to-peer learning environment and put theory into practice by building projects that can solve community problems and make a significant impact.
29. Show some love to someone ❤ ❤
30. My Handles Github: @Uticodes Twitter: Uticodes Medium:@utibeetim
32. PLEASE ASK ME QUESTIONS