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'''The Hackasaurus project has five key slices:'''<br> | '''The Hackasaurus project has five key slices:'''<br> | ||
#[http://hackasaurus.org/tools/ '''Tools''']. ''Like a | #[http://hackasaurus.org/tools/ '''Tools''']. ''A set of tools for tinkering, remixing and making stuff on the web. Like a swiss army knife for young web-makers<span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span>'' ''Includes ''[http://hackasaurus.org/goggles/ ''X-Ray Goggles'']'', ''[http://htmlpad.org/ ''WebPad'']''and ''[http://hackasaurus.org/hackbook/ ''Hackbook'']'''''.''' ''''<br>''''' | ||
#'''[http://hackasaurus.org/events/ Jams]'''. ''Design jams or mini-maker fairs for kids. Gathering in social spaces (libraries, youth media centers, community centers), using Hackasaurus tools in a fun social curriculum. Includes a "'''Jam-in-a-Box'''" kit (coming soon) that makes it easy for anyone to organize their own jam.'' | #'''[http://hackasaurus.org/events/ Jams]'''. ''Design jams or mini-maker fairs for kids. Gathering in social spaces (libraries, youth media centers, community centers), using Hackasaurus tools in a fun social curriculum. Includes a "'''Jam-in-a-Box'''" kit (coming soon) that makes it easy for anyone to organize their own jam.'' | ||
#'''[http://hackasaurus.org/games/ Games].'''<span style="font-style: italic;"> Using Hackasaurus tools in fun, game-like experiences at Hackasaurus.org. | #'''[http://hackasaurus.org/games/ Games].'''<span style="font-style: italic;"> Using Hackasaurus tools in fun, game-like experiences at Hackasaurus.org. Self-guided missions, quests and magic tricks with basic HTML, CSS and Javascript skills baked in. </span><br> | ||
#[http://hackasaurus.org/ '''Web site''']. ''The online home of Hackasaurus. A place to easily access Hackasaurus tools, jams, games and badges. Includes social and community elements.''<br> | #[http://hackasaurus.org/ '''Web site''']. ''The online home of Hackasaurus. A place to easily access Hackasaurus tools, jams, games and badges. Includes social and community elements.''<br> | ||
#'''Badges'''. ''Web badges and stickers. Like Boys and Girls Scouts merit badges for web-making. Social proof for your skills as you advance and level up. ''<br> | #'''Badges'''. ''Web badges and stickers. Like Boys and Girls Scouts merit badges for web-making. Social proof for your hacker skills as you advance and level up. ''<br> | ||
[[Image:Hackasaurus roadmap desk graphic.jpg|500px|Hackasaurus roadmap desk graphic.jpg]] | [[Image:Hackasaurus roadmap desk graphic.jpg|500px|Hackasaurus roadmap desk graphic.jpg]] | ||
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== Q3 2011<br> == | == Q3 2011<br> == | ||
=== Hackasaurus beta shipped. From prototype to stable product. <br>Easy self-service and on-ramps for participation.<br> === | === [http://hackasaurus.lighthouseapp.com/projects/66492-hackasaurus/milestones/current Hackasaurus beta shipped]. From prototype to stable product. <br>Easy self-service and on-ramps for participation.<br> === | ||
'''Tools''' | '''Tools''' | ||
*'''Stable toolset with polished UX'''. X-ray Goggles and WebPad stable. Polished UX with consistent branding and experience across tools. <br> | *'''Stable toolset with polished UX'''. X-ray Goggles and WebPad stable. Polished UX with consistent branding and experience across tools. <br> | ||
*All tools hosted on a single domain. Fast, safe and | *X-Ray Goggles support CSS. In addition to inspecting / remixing HTML, can now inspect & remix CSS.<br> | ||
**Metrics: ''2x X-Ray Goggle installs. 2x hacks created. 2x web pages created.'' | *Easy remix functionality with streamlined UX. | ||
*All tools hosted on a single domain. Fast, safe and scalable. | |||
*Security review passed.<br> | |||
**''Metrics: ''''2x X-Ray Goggle installs. 2x hacks created. 2x web pages created.''''' | |||
'''Jams''' | '''Jams''' | ||
*'''"Jam in a Box 1.0" complete and ready for testing'''. Clear step-by-step guide for hosting your own design jam for kids. <br> | *'''"Jam in a Box 1.0" complete and ready for testing'''. Clear step-by-step guide for hosting your own design jam for kids. <br> | ||
*Collecting feedback and user testing for 2.0. Clear and easy ways to gather knowledge and feedback from the field. <br> | *Collecting feedback and user testing for version 2.0. Clear and easy ways to gather knowledge and feedback from the field. <br> | ||
*Ready for the Mozilla Festival. Recruit local youth to represent Hackasaurus at Festival design jams | *Ready for the Mozilla Festival. Recruit local youth to represent Hackasaurus at Festival design jams / hack sprints.<br> | ||
**Metrics: ''2x hack jams'' | **''Metrics: ''''2x hack jams around the world.''''' | ||
'''Web site'''<br> | '''Web site'''<br> | ||
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*'''Cleaned-up copy, design and branding. '''Tweak Hackasaurus.org with updated copy and design. No real re-branding -- just sand off the edges on what's there. '''<br>''' | *'''Cleaned-up copy, design and branding. '''Tweak Hackasaurus.org with updated copy and design. No real re-branding -- just sand off the edges on what's there. '''<br>''' | ||
*'''Site metrics enabled. '''Set up basic measures for traffic and adoption.<br> | *'''Site metrics enabled. '''Set up basic measures for traffic and adoption.<br> | ||
**Metrics: ''2x traffic'' | **''Metrics: ''''2x web site traffic.''''' | ||
'''Games'''<br> | '''Games'''<br> | ||
*'''Launch the "Hack This Game" Innovation challenge'''. HTML5 game built using Hackasaurus tools. Like Portal for the web. Or hacking the Matrix.<br> | *'''Launch the "Hack This Game" Innovation challenge'''. HTML5 game built using Hackasaurus tools. Like Portal for the web. Or hacking the Matrix.<br> | ||
**Metrics: 1 great game submitted through innovation challenge. 5 good ones. | **''Metrics: 1 great game submitted through innovation challenge. 5 good ones.'' | ||
'''Badges'''<br> | '''Badges'''<br> | ||
*'''Publish our plan. '''Document our roadmap and resource plan for Hackasaurus badges going forward. Like merit badges or leveling up for web makers.<br> | *'''Publish our plan. '''Document our roadmap and resource plan for Hackasaurus badges going forward. Like merit badges or leveling up for web makers.<br> | ||
**''2x participation in writing / prototyping process'' | **''Metrics: 2x participation in writing / prototyping process.'' | ||
<br> [[Image:Hackasaurus front page.jpg]] | <br> [[Image:Hackasaurus front page.jpg]] | ||
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=== Blow people's minds at the Mozilla Festival. Buzz. Turn up volume on "Hack This Game" innovation challenge.<br> === | === Blow people's minds at the Mozilla Festival. Buzz. Turn up volume on "Hack This Game" innovation challenge.<br> === | ||
'''Tools''' | '''Tools'''<br> | ||
*Plug-in architecture for X-Ray Goggles. Enabling anyone [or just developers?] to add new features.<br> | |||
*Plug-in architecture for X-Ray Goggles. Enabling anyone [just developers?] to add new features.<br> | **''Metrics: to come'' | ||
'''Jams'''<br> | '''Jams'''<br> | ||
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*Module for recruiting and training youth Hackasaurus facilitators included in jam kit. <br> | *Module for recruiting and training youth Hackasaurus facilitators included in jam kit. <br> | ||
*Clear jam feedback and evaluation process feeding back into kit. <br> | *Clear jam feedback and evaluation process feeding back into kit. <br> | ||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
'''Games'''<br> | '''Games'''<br> | ||
*Successful innovation challenge and hack sprint at Mozilla Festival producing great new games. <br> | *Successful innovation challenge and hack sprint at Mozilla Festival producing great new games. <br> | ||
*Reference implementations from kids working with developers to create cool Hackasaurus game prototypes.<br> | *Reference implementations from kids working with developers to create cool Hackasaurus game prototypes.<br> | ||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
'''Badges'''<br> | '''Badges'''<br> | ||
*First Hackasaurus badges awarded to kids at Mozilla Festival.<br> | *First Hackasaurus badges awarded to kids at Mozilla Festival.<br> | ||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
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[[Image:Hackasaurus at mozilla festival.jpg|500px|Hackasaurus at mozilla festival.jpg]] | [[Image:Hackasaurus at mozilla festival.jpg|500px|Hackasaurus at mozilla festival.jpg]] | ||
== Q1 | == Q1 2012<br> == | ||
Branding | '''Branding''' | ||
*Re-branding begins. | *Re-branding begins. | ||
Tools & Web site | '''Tools & Web site''' | ||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
*Localization underway in earnest. | *Localization underway in earnest. | ||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
Jams | '''Jams''' | ||
*First local chapter prototyped and working. Instead of just one-off events, community of kids gathering regularly at youth media center, library, etc. | *First local chapter prototyped and working. Instead of just one-off events, community of kids gathering regularly at youth media center, library, etc. | ||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
Badges | '''Badges''' | ||
*More badges added. Opportunities to level up. | *More badges added. Opportunities to level up. | ||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
<br> | <br> | ||
== Q2 2012<br> == | == Q2 2012<br> == | ||
'''Tools''' | |||
* Details to come | |||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
*Localization underway in earnest. | |||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
'''Jams''' | |||
*First local Hackasaurus chapter prototyped and working. Instead of just one-off events, community of kids gathering regularly at youth media center, library, etc. | |||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
'''Badges''' | |||
*More badges added. Opportunities to level up. | |||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
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== Q3 2012<br> == | |||
Headline | |||
'''Tools''' | |||
* Details to come | |||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
'''Jams''' | |||
* Details to come | |||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
'''Games''' | |||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
'''Web site''' | |||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
'''Badges''' | |||
* Details to come | |||
**''Metrics: to come'' | |||
== Q4 2012<br> == | == Q4 2012<br> == | ||
=== Impact at scale. Hackasaurus is the "Sesame Street" or Firefox for young web-makers. <br> === | === Impact at scale. Hackasaurus is the "Sesame Street" or Firefox for young web-makers. <br> === | ||