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<h1 style="color:#FFFFFF;">Come betatest!</h1> {{anchor|Come Betatest}}
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Teach the Web calls [put the below in a transparent public calendar]
<h3> The ask is simple:


    Gcal for dates
* '''Find a test below''' that you're interested in.
* '''Follow the test instructions.'''
* '''Share your experience''' on the [[Webmaker/Mentor/Community_Calls | Webmaker community call]] or on the [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/webmaker Webmaker mailing list].
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This round of betatesting runs from '''March 6 - May 10.''' If there's something you'd like to add to our test calendar, email teachtheweb@mozillafoundation.org


    Mailing list
[[Image:kitchen_beta1.jpg|250px]] [[Image:kitchen_beta2.jpg|250px]] [[Image:kitchen_beta3.jpg|250px]]


What the betatesters get out of this:
We are looking especially for input from '''Webmaker Mentors, Maker Party partners and other brave souls.'''


    Swag! Sticker
'''Your feedback will be incorporated into the Webmaker core offering''' and used to help people all over the world run learning & making events in their homes, schools and everywhere.


    Badge
Interested in other pages about [[Webmaker/QA | QA testing for Webmaker]]?


    March 6
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    Run: Changes to the Web Literacy Map, Tags and Cross-Cutting Themes


    Design & Accessibility
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    Share & Collaborating
===Test: Playtest & Design Webmaker Mentor badge===


    ALL THE COMPETENECY TAGS = GOOD?
* playtesting draft 1 of your "Remix" Kit (kitchen table)


    Prompt: Mailing list
* Mentor Badge
** Criteria
** Naming of the badges (e.g. 'Mentor')
** How it fits with contribution pathways
** Design


    Defining and collecting cross-cutting themes
===Prompt===


    accessibility
* Complete the Badge Canvas for the Webmaker Mentor badge: http://www.digitalme.co.uk/assets/pdf/DigitalMe-Badge-Design-Canvas.pdf 
* Make a testimonial tweet for a qualified mentor. Make to "test" badging process in a simple way, tagged as a campaign. https://scott.makes.org/thimble/helping-to-make-a-million-mozillians


    storytelling
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    identity
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    ?
===Design Challenge: Building Kits in Lo-Fi and Offline Places===


    How to introduce cross-cutting themes in the map?
* Design Challenge: How can we empower educators to teach the web using peer-to-peer methods in regions where <b>computers and web connectivity aren't a given</b>?
* We've built a '''[https://keyboardkat.makes.org/thimble/LTU0ODUzNjMy/prototyping-with-a-teaching-kit-design-canvas Design Canvas]''' to help makers prototype [https://webmaker.org/en-US/teach-templates Webmaker Teaching Kits] together on paper before going online, and we'd like you to try it out and tell us what works and what doesn't. We'd also like your help '''building a new [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=994410 Lo-Fi Teaching Kit]'''!


    Announce: Testing Calendar + Process
===How to get involved===


    Tell what you're gonna tell 'em - preview of some tests/collaborationscoming up
* '''[https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=988658 Provide feedback]''' on how the Canvas worked for you.
* Join us and '''[https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=994410 help author the Lo-Fi kit]''' from your own experience.
* Or '''help translators like Alvar''' by [https://keyboardkat.makes.org/thimble/LTU0ODUzNjMy/prototyping-with-a-teaching-kit-design-canvas remixing the Activity] in your own language! When finished, share with @[http://twitter.com/webmaker Webmaker] on Twitter.


    Tee up following weeks (Super Mentor badge)
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    March 13
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<h1 style="color:#FFFFFF;">May 1</h1> {{anchor|May 1}}
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    Reflect: Web Literacy Map changes
===Test: Review and Issue the Mentor badge===


    Run: What is the Super Mentor Badge?
===Prompt===


    Name?
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    Criteria
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    Evidence
===Test: Translate key teaching kits.===


    Expirability (Class of "2014")
===Prompt===


    Design
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    User Stories (Super Mentor portfolio)
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<h1 style="color:#FFFFFF;">May 15</h1> {{anchor|May 15}}
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    Prompt:
===Test: Reflection on whole profess===


    Make a portfoilo of what you believe "Super Mentor" activities (they could be your own) - the pinboard make?
===Prompt===


    Talk about how people maintain their Super Mentor status
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    Announce: Theory Testing


    March 20
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    Reflect: Super Mentor badge
=May 10: MASSIVE TRAINING=


    Run: Theory Testing
* May 10: Run Module 1 Exploring -->
* May 15: Run Module 2 Building -->
* May 22: Run Module 3 Facilitating --> Playtesting
* May 28: Run Module 4 Connecting --> Doing it for real
** Test: forkability


    (TBC by Laura)
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    Announce: Design the Mentor and Remix Badges
== Archived Tests ==


    March 27
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    Reflect: Theory
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    Run: Design the Remix Badge & Review the Mentor badge
=== Test: What is a Super Mentor? ===


    Remix Badge
Super Mentors are the '''backbone and leadership circle''' of the Webmaker community. Yet, we currently don't have formal support structures nor pathways describing '''what Super Mentors do and how to become one.'''


    Design constraints
We'd like to have a '''community consultation about Webmaker Super Mentors.'''


    Max. 5 badges
In particular, we'll look at:


    Have to reference 3 skills under 'Remix' competency
* the '''skills and experience''' that make a good Super Mentor (criteria)
* '''how one demonstrates''' they are a Super Mentor (evidence) 
* '''the organizational and peer support''' needed to active, train and celebrate Super Mentors


    Mentor Badge
===Do: Here's how you can help===


    Criteria
* 1. '''Take a look at [https://teach.etherpad.mozilla.org/SuperMentor this document].''' It describes a proposal for Super Mentors. Respond in the document with your thoughts!
* 2. For a fun, hands-on version, '''[https://michelle.makes.org/thimble/webmaker-super-mentors-community-brainstorm remix this make]''' to explain what you think a Super Mentor is and does.
* 3. '''Share your responses''' on the [[Webmaker/Mentor/Community_Calls | Webmaker community call]] or on the [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/webmaker Webmaker mailing list].   


    Naming of the badges (e.g. 'Mentor')
===Results===


    How it fits with contribution pathways
Read the findings about what is a [[Webmaker/Get_Involved#Super_Mentors | Super Mentor]].


    Design
Summary:
* In general, there's was a lot of support for the skills, experiences and support we identified for Webmaker Super Mentors.
* Training, badging and decision making were key ways that people identified as good for Super Mentors.
* There is some discussion around:
** '''Web literacy.''' How much does a Super Mentor need to know? Do they need to know about tools beyond Webmaker, like Scratch, Arduino, etc.? Consensus seems that those are great to have, but not essential.
** '''Pedagogy.''' This term was a flashpoint. It resonated with some people and not others. It's been reframed now as ''Super Mentors are very knowledgeable and experienced in how people learn and strategies to teach skills to others.''
** '''Recognition.''' We don't have a clear and good way to recognize Super Mentors. Profiles on webmaker.org didn't seem adequate or interesting to most. 


    Prompt:
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    Complete the Badge Canvas for the Remix badge: http://www.digitalme.co.uk/assets/pdf/DigitalMe-Badge-Design-Canvas.pdf
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    Make a testimonial tweet for a qualified mentor.
=== Test: Webmaker Training Exploring Module===
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    Make to "test" badging process in a simple way, tagged as a campaign.
* '''[https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/Training Webmaker Training]''' is a modular, remixable offering designed to teach people our pedagogies, web literacy skills and competencies, real world community building, and global engagement. Here's our [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/Training Training Roadmap].
* '''The Exploring Module:''' Are you up to speed with the foundations behind Webmaker? Can you name the pedagogies behind Webmaker? Do you know why they matter? Come interact with the remixed, revised learning content around the theories underpinning Webmaker and let's see what we learn about the structure of this module.


    https://scott.makes.org/thimble/helping-to-make-a-million-mozillians
===Do: Here's how you can help===
Do one or more of the following and share your thoughts!


    Announce: Building Online Pt 1 // ("Remix" Kit Drafting)  
* [http://training.webmakerprototypes.org/exploring/01-explore-concepts/ Read this article] and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click to "Join the Conversation". You'll be taken into Discourse, a new type of forum. [http://ttw-discourse.mofostaging.net/t/comments-about-the-concepts/12/last Join the discussion, add your thoughts.] '''Please beware this is active development, so we can't promise we'll save all your posts (though we'll certainly try!)'''
* Click on '''[http://training.webmakerprototypes.org/exploring/make/ Make]''' and make something (or if you've already made something that you think fits, share that!). Again, at the bottom of the page, click "Conversation", share what you make, see and comment on what others have made.
* [http://mzl.la/gpluswebmaker Encourage others] to remix, make and share, both in the [http://ttw-discourse.mofostaging.net/category/courses/exploring Discourse] and in public. Perhaps you have a local community you would like to get involved? '''Share this wiki''' with them!
* Spend some time reflecting on the experience of interacting with your peers and this content. What was hard? What did you like? Did you feel like you were part of a community? Did you learn something? Did you have ideas for design, images, or text that would make this easier to learn with?
* Share your thoughts (and your makes!) in the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/TeachTheWeb/Calls Community Call], on [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/webmaker the Webmaker list], through a blog post - however you like! Just make sure we know about it ;)
* '''The best makes from testing will serve as examples for the mega-meta-May launch.'''


    April 3
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    Reflect: Remix and Mentor badge


    Run: Building Online Pt 1 // ("Remix" Kit Paper Prototyping)
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<h1 style="color:#FFFFFF;">March 27</h1> {{anchor|March 27}}
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    Testing: Co-designing + prototyping your kit (creating headings + content, making things modular) on PAPER (and then playtesting/storytelling it!)
=== Test the Web Literacy Mapper and Finding Great Resources===
The Web Literacy Mapper is a bookmarklet that allows you to tag resources from around the web with the competencies from the Web Literacy Map (https://webmaker.org/literacy). We imagine people using it in a similar way that they might use a bookmarklet from Delicious, Pinterest or Diigo - but specifically focused on web literacy-related resources useful for teaching the web.


    Prompt:
===Here's what you should do===
* You can currently access the WebLitMapper here: http://weblitmapper.webmakerprototypes.org
* This 2-min video should help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy6GkRzEuWA
* Share your experiences and feedback on this etherpad: https://etherpad.mozilla.org/weblitmapper-feedback


    Complete the teaching kit canvas (paper)
===Results===
Lots of great feedback and issues raised on GitHub!


    http://www.slideshare.net/dajbelshaw/moz-fest-weblitstd-canvas
* Many, many resources related to the Web Literacy Map added to the [WebLitMapper](weblitmapper.webmakerprototypes.org)
* 20+ issues [raised on GitHub](https://github.com/toolness/weblitmapper/issues)
* Great qualitative feedback via the [WebLitMapper feedback etherpad](https://etherpad.mozilla.org/weblitmapper-feedback)


    Remix of Kat's kit prototype paper templates (upcoming!)


    Extra credit: Playtest! (We can feature on blog)
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    Announce: Building Online Pt 2 // ("Remix" Kit Composing in Thimble)
=== Test the Webmaker Training Building Module (part 1)===


    April 10
* '''[https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/Training Webmaker Training]''' is a modular, remixable offering designed to teach people our pedagogies, web literacy skills and competencies, real world community building, and global engagement. Here's our [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/Training Training Roadmap].
* '''The Building Module:''' Do you know what you want to teach? Can you use Webmaker tools to build learning resources? Do you know how to design participatory activities? Work with individuals in the Webmaker community to design and prototype a teaching kit using paper prototyping, then share what you made!


    Reflect: Building Online Pt 1 // ("Remix" Kit Prototyping)
===Here's what you should do:===
Do one or more of the following and share your thoughts!


    Run: Building Online Pt 2 // ("Remix" Kit Composing)
* [http://training.webmakerprototypes.org/building/explore/ Read this article] and share your thoughts.
* Click on '''[http://training.webmakerprototypes.org/building/make/ Make]''' and outline your learning objectives. You might like to do paper brainstorming by [http://www.slideshare.net/dajbelshaw/moz-fest-weblitstd-canvas remixing this].
* Next, try to write participatory activities that address your learning objectives. Use the [http://webmaker.org/teach-templates Activity Template] or do [http://blog.kaibray.com/post/76615169574/a-mozilla-winter-web-makers-co-designers-and Paper Prototyping]!
* [http://mzl.la/gpluswebmaker Encourage others] to remix, make and share
* Think about and answer one (or more!) of [http://training.webmakerprototypes.org/building/reflect/ these questions]
* Share the entire experience in the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/TeachTheWeb/Calls Community Call], on [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/webmaker the Webmaker list], through a blog post - however you like! Just make sure we know about it ;)
* '''The best makes from testing will serve as examples for the mega-meta-May launch.'''


    Testing: New UX features (ie kitbuilder) on Thimble; interplay between kit paper prototype template and kit web template
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    Prompt:
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    Take your paper prototype and put it into Thimble as a Teaching Kit, with a focus on trying out the new UX features/additions ie "kit builder"
<h1 style="color:#FFFFFF;">April 3 (#2)</h1>
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    Extra credit: Map your kit to the remix competency
=== Test the draft Web Literacy alignment resources ===
Now that the [https://webmaker.org/literacy Web Literacy Map] is at version 1.1.0 it's time to help people start to align with it. We've started work on two resources: a wiki page and a Web Literacy 'canvas'.


    Could use structure like: "All will / Most will / Some will" -> and "your activities may be included in the 'official' Webmaker "Remix" kit we're building", too.
We're sharing this very early in the development process so you can help shape it to become a really helpful resource for anyone who wants to teach the web!


    Run: in person NCS https://teach.etherpad.mozilla.org/ncs-training
===Here's what you should do:===
* Read through the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/WebLiteracyMap/Align How to align with the Web Literacy Map] wiki page
* Try using the [http://goo.gl/vKSN4D  Web Literacy canvas] (either by printing or by making a copy of the Google Doc)
* Add comments to the [https://etherpad.mozilla.org/weblit-alignment-feedback feedback etherpad]
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    Announce: Playtest your kit & Issue Remix badge
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    April 17
=== Test the Webmaker Training Building Module (part 2)===
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    Reflect: Building Online Pt 2 // ("Remix" Kit Composing)
* '''[https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/Training Webmaker Training]''' is a modular, remixable offering designed to teach people our pedagogies, web literacy skills and competencies, real world community building, and global engagement. Here's our [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/Training Training Roadmap].
* '''The Building Module:''' Do you know what you want to teach? Can you use Webmaker tools to build learning resources? Do you know how to design participatory activities? Work with individuals in the Webmaker community to design a teaching kit based on your paper prototype, then share what you made!


    Reflect: in-person NCS
===Here's what you should do:===
Do one or more of the following and share your thoughts!


    Run: Playtest your "Remix" Kit & Issue your "Remix" badge
* [http://training.mofostaging.net/building/explore/ Read this article] and share your thoughts.
* Click on '''[http://training.webmakerprototypes.org/building/make/ Make]''' Take your paper prototype from last week and put it into Thimble as a [http://webmaker.org/teach-templates Teaching Kit], or if you didn't make a prototype, outline your learning objectives with the new Kits. Focus on trying out the new UX features/additions.
* Next, try to write participatory activities that address your learning objectives. Plug your prototypes into the [http://webmaker.org/teach-templates Activity Template] or, if you didn't make a prototype, you might like to try it: [http://blog.kaibray.com/post/76615169574/a-mozilla-winter-web-makers-co-designers-and Paper Prototyping]!
* [http://mzl.la/gpluswebmaker Encourage others] to remix, make and share
* Think about and answer one (or more!) of [http://training.webmakerprototypes.org/building/reflect/ these questions]
* Share the entire experience in the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Webmaker/TeachTheWeb/Calls Community Call], on [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/webmaker the Webmaker list], through a blog post - however you like! Just make sure we know about it ;)
* '''Your activities may be included in the 'official' Webmaker "Remix" kit we're building!'''


    playtesting draft 1 of your "Remix" Kit (kitchen table)
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    badge: (either own or 'official' Mozilla remix competency badge [weblit v1.1])
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    Announce: Engagement (TBC Laura)
 
    April 24
 
    Reflect: Playtest your "Remix" Kit & Issue your "Remix" badge
 
    Run: Engagement Module
 
    Announce: Translation of Mother Remix Kit(s)/Activities, which includes some of your work!
 
    May 1 call
 
    Run: Translating the MOTHER REMIX KIT.
 
    Announce: Mega Reflection / Get Ready for Massive Training
 
    May 8 call
 
    Announce Massive Training
 
    Run: Reflection on whole profess
 
    Theory
 
    Kits
 
    Badges
 
    Etc.
 
    MAY 10: MASSIVE TRAINING!
 
Badges: Contributor, Mentor, Super Mentor
 
    May 10
 
    Run Module 1 Theory -->  
 
    May 15
 
    Run Module 2 Building Online -->
 
    May 22
 
    Run Module 3 Building Together --> Playtesting
 
    May 28
 
    Run Module 4 Engagement/Events --> Doing it for real
 
    Test: forkability

Latest revision as of 23:27, 23 April 2014


Come betatest!

The ask is simple:

This round of betatesting runs from March 6 - May 10. If there's something you'd like to add to our test calendar, email teachtheweb@mozillafoundation.org

Kitchen beta1.jpg Kitchen beta2.jpg Kitchen beta3.jpg

We are looking especially for input from Webmaker Mentors, Maker Party partners and other brave souls.

Your feedback will be incorporated into the Webmaker core offering and used to help people all over the world run learning & making events in their homes, schools and everywhere.

Interested in other pages about QA testing for Webmaker?


April 17

Test: Playtest & Design Webmaker Mentor badge

  • playtesting draft 1 of your "Remix" Kit (kitchen table)
  • Mentor Badge
    • Criteria
    • Naming of the badges (e.g. 'Mentor')
    • How it fits with contribution pathways
    • Design

Prompt

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April 24

Design Challenge: Building Kits in Lo-Fi and Offline Places

  • Design Challenge: How can we empower educators to teach the web using peer-to-peer methods in regions where computers and web connectivity aren't a given?
  • We've built a Design Canvas to help makers prototype Webmaker Teaching Kits together on paper before going online, and we'd like you to try it out and tell us what works and what doesn't. We'd also like your help building a new Lo-Fi Teaching Kit!

How to get involved

May 1

Test: Review and Issue the Mentor badge

Prompt

May 8

Test: Translate key teaching kits.

Prompt

May 15

Test: Reflection on whole profess

Prompt


May 10: MASSIVE TRAINING

  • May 10: Run Module 1 Exploring -->
  • May 15: Run Module 2 Building -->
  • May 22: Run Module 3 Facilitating --> Playtesting
  • May 28: Run Module 4 Connecting --> Doing it for real
    • Test: forkability

Archived Tests

March 13

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Test: What is a Super Mentor?

Super Mentors are the backbone and leadership circle of the Webmaker community. Yet, we currently don't have formal support structures nor pathways describing what Super Mentors do and how to become one.

We'd like to have a community consultation about Webmaker Super Mentors.

In particular, we'll look at:

  • the skills and experience that make a good Super Mentor (criteria)
  • how one demonstrates they are a Super Mentor (evidence)
  • the organizational and peer support needed to active, train and celebrate Super Mentors

Do: Here's how you can help

Results

Read the findings about what is a Super Mentor.

Summary:

  • In general, there's was a lot of support for the skills, experiences and support we identified for Webmaker Super Mentors.
  • Training, badging and decision making were key ways that people identified as good for Super Mentors.
  • There is some discussion around:
    • Web literacy. How much does a Super Mentor need to know? Do they need to know about tools beyond Webmaker, like Scratch, Arduino, etc.? Consensus seems that those are great to have, but not essential.
    • Pedagogy. This term was a flashpoint. It resonated with some people and not others. It's been reframed now as Super Mentors are very knowledgeable and experienced in how people learn and strategies to teach skills to others.
    • Recognition. We don't have a clear and good way to recognize Super Mentors. Profiles on webmaker.org didn't seem adequate or interesting to most.

March 20

Test: Webmaker Training Exploring Module

Photo by Doug Belshaw
  • Webmaker Training is a modular, remixable offering designed to teach people our pedagogies, web literacy skills and competencies, real world community building, and global engagement. Here's our Training Roadmap.
  • The Exploring Module: Are you up to speed with the foundations behind Webmaker? Can you name the pedagogies behind Webmaker? Do you know why they matter? Come interact with the remixed, revised learning content around the theories underpinning Webmaker and let's see what we learn about the structure of this module.

Do: Here's how you can help

Do one or more of the following and share your thoughts!

  • Read this article and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click to "Join the Conversation". You'll be taken into Discourse, a new type of forum. Join the discussion, add your thoughts. Please beware this is active development, so we can't promise we'll save all your posts (though we'll certainly try!)
  • Click on Make and make something (or if you've already made something that you think fits, share that!). Again, at the bottom of the page, click "Conversation", share what you make, see and comment on what others have made.
  • Encourage others to remix, make and share, both in the Discourse and in public. Perhaps you have a local community you would like to get involved? Share this wiki with them!
  • Spend some time reflecting on the experience of interacting with your peers and this content. What was hard? What did you like? Did you feel like you were part of a community? Did you learn something? Did you have ideas for design, images, or text that would make this easier to learn with?
  • Share your thoughts (and your makes!) in the Community Call, on the Webmaker list, through a blog post - however you like! Just make sure we know about it ;)
  • The best makes from testing will serve as examples for the mega-meta-May launch.


March 27

Photo by Kat Braybrooke

Test the Web Literacy Mapper and Finding Great Resources

The Web Literacy Mapper is a bookmarklet that allows you to tag resources from around the web with the competencies from the Web Literacy Map (https://webmaker.org/literacy). We imagine people using it in a similar way that they might use a bookmarklet from Delicious, Pinterest or Diigo - but specifically focused on web literacy-related resources useful for teaching the web.

Here's what you should do

Results

Lots of great feedback and issues raised on GitHub!


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April 3 (#1)

Photo by Kat Braybrooke

Test the Webmaker Training Building Module (part 1)

  • Webmaker Training is a modular, remixable offering designed to teach people our pedagogies, web literacy skills and competencies, real world community building, and global engagement. Here's our Training Roadmap.
  • The Building Module: Do you know what you want to teach? Can you use Webmaker tools to build learning resources? Do you know how to design participatory activities? Work with individuals in the Webmaker community to design and prototype a teaching kit using paper prototyping, then share what you made!

Here's what you should do:

Do one or more of the following and share your thoughts!

April 3 (#2)

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Test the draft Web Literacy alignment resources

Now that the Web Literacy Map is at version 1.1.0 it's time to help people start to align with it. We've started work on two resources: a wiki page and a Web Literacy 'canvas'.

We're sharing this very early in the development process so you can help shape it to become a really helpful resource for anyone who wants to teach the web!

Here's what you should do:

April 10

Test the Webmaker Training Building Module (part 2)

Photo by Kat Braybrooke
  • Webmaker Training is a modular, remixable offering designed to teach people our pedagogies, web literacy skills and competencies, real world community building, and global engagement. Here's our Training Roadmap.
  • The Building Module: Do you know what you want to teach? Can you use Webmaker tools to build learning resources? Do you know how to design participatory activities? Work with individuals in the Webmaker community to design a teaching kit based on your paper prototype, then share what you made!

Here's what you should do:

Do one or more of the following and share your thoughts!

  • Read this article and share your thoughts.
  • Click on Make Take your paper prototype from last week and put it into Thimble as a Teaching Kit, or if you didn't make a prototype, outline your learning objectives with the new Kits. Focus on trying out the new UX features/additions.
  • Next, try to write participatory activities that address your learning objectives. Plug your prototypes into the Activity Template or, if you didn't make a prototype, you might like to try it: Paper Prototyping!
  • Encourage others to remix, make and share
  • Think about and answer one (or more!) of these questions
  • Share the entire experience in the Community Call, on the Webmaker list, through a blog post - however you like! Just make sure we know about it ;)
  • Your activities may be included in the 'official' Webmaker "Remix" kit we're building!