Tiêu đề [IMP] Arcade Facilitator 2025 Cohort 1 Onboarding Session - Notes by Gemini [External] ✅

● Team Introductions: Akshit Jain introduced themself as a program manager, along with Yugali Mohite (program manager for Skills Boost Arcade) (00:27:47), and Rutuja Vilas Yerunkar (a recently joined program manager). Yugali and Rutuja gave brief self-introductions (00:28:50). ● Kickoff Session Content: Akshit Jain described the session's content: program details, facilitator badge earning, website tour, user enrollment, progress tracking, engagement tips, and resources (00:31:32). They highlighted the session's shortened duration compared to previous years (00:32:23). ● Program Details and Milestones: The program entails earning a facilitator badge, understanding program details, and engaging users to drive completions (00:33:26). Akshit Jain detailed the program's components: arcade games (including newly added games), trivia games, skill badges, and lab-free courses (00:36:00). They stressed that facilitators are not competing with each other (00:38:25). The program schedule includes onboarding, the April-June enrollment and completion period, and June's progress recording and reward distribution (00:41:14). ● Facilitator Milestones and Prizes: Akshit Jain explained the facilitator milestones and prizes, emphasizing that rewards are only given for the highest achieved milestone (00:43:38). They detailed the requirements and prizes for each milestone, including a certificate, hoodie, motion light, Lego diary, and other items (00:45:28). They mentioned a new "Google Cloud Edison bulb" and a power bank as new additions to the prizes (00:47:55). ● User Milestones and Prizes: The user milestones were explained, differentiating them from facilitator milestones and highlighting that user rewards are bonus points redeemable for achievements in Skills Boost Arcade (00:49:06). They clarified that users should only complete provided lab-free courses and not explore the broader catalog (00:50:26). ● Facilitator Badge and Website Tour: Akshit Jain stressed the mandatory completion of the facilitator badge by June 2nd, noting that failure to do so results in forfeiture of any earned milestone prizes. They provided a link and access code for the badge (00:54:17) and gave a tour of the arcade facilitator website, highlighting its features and information resources (00:56:30). They also mentioned ways to help users avoid their emails ending up in spam folders (00:58:42).
● Emphasis on Long-Term Learning: Akshit Jain emphasized that while the program offers attractive prizes, the focus should be on long-term career development and learning. They encouraged facilitators to prioritize this aspect for themselves and their users (00:53:01). ● Email Delivery and Referral Codes: Akshit Jain emphasized the importance of users entering correct email IDs to avoid enrollment emails landing in spam folders (00:59:36). They also stressed the importance of using valid referral codes, suggesting copy-pasting to prevent typos (01:00:43). ● Program Details and Point System: The program offers 600 credits valid for six months; extra credits will not be awarded (01:00:43). Akshit Jain highlighted the importance of understanding the point system detailed in the user milestone section and FAQs (01:01:53). They also described new lab limits (15 attempts per 24 hours, one attempt every two hours) (01:03:49). ● Arcade Game Availability: Akshit Jain noted that not all arcade games are available at the beginning of the month, with certification and special monthly games appearing later. They encouraged facilitators to keep users motivated and informed about these game releases (01:04:45). ● Journey Section and Milestones: A new "journey" section was introduced, offering structured learning paths based on time commitment and skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Akshit Jain explained how users can choose a journey based on their available time and desired milestone, incorporating breaks and failed attempts into the plan (01:02:53) (01:05:58). ● Website Overview: Yugali Mohite provided a website tour, highlighting the importance of user subscription with the same email ID used for the facilitator program (01:12:59). They discussed the various game types available (certification zone, base camp, level games, trivia, etc.) and the point system for earning arcade points (01:14:14). They also mentioned new milestones and the importance of following the Google Cloud Community for updates (01:15:29). ● Point System Clarification: Akshit Jain clarified the point system, emphasizing that it is consistent for most game types except for special pop-up games. They reiterated that facilitator milestones and arcade achievements are distinct (01:19:16). ● Referral Codes and Team Dynamics: Akshit Jain discussed referral codes, noting that they are required for enrollment and emphasizing the importance of