Don’t be daunted by the word “hackathon.” People might hear the work “hack” and have negative thoughts, but this type of “hack” is awesome. While it’s a word that used to have a bad rap, it’s now used to identify any kind of collaborative event where people come together to creatively problem-solve an issue. In other words, it doesn’t need to involve computers, coding, and technology.
http://edblog.smarttech.com/2016/04/how-to-put-together-a-hackathon-for-your-students/