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== Hackasaurus has evolved! ==
'''In a blinding flash of HTML5 and a cloud of CSS, hackasaurus has evolved into [https://webmaker.org/ WebMaker]! Proving that making the web better isn't just child's play.
See you there!
'''
== Check out our web site ==  
== Check out our web site ==  
at http://www.hackasaurus.org/
at <strike>[https://webmaker.org/ http://www.hackasaurus.org/]</strike>


== Get involved now <br>  ==
== Get involved now <br>  ==


#'''Attend an '''[[#Hackasaurus_Hack_Jams|upcoming hack jam]]'''. '''Or organize a hack jam in your community'''. We're looking to spread to new cities beyond New York and Chicago. Get in touch through our [http://groups.google.com/group/hackasaurus?pli=1 mailing list]. <br> '''  
#'''Attend an '''[https://events.webmaker.org/#!/ upcoming hack jam]'''. '''Or organize a hack jam in your community'''. We're looking to spread to new cities beyond New York and Chicago. Get in touch through our [http://groups.google.com/group/hackasaurus?pli=1 mailing list]. <br> '''  
#'''Start hacking with Hackasaurus tools''' like [https://secure.toolness.com/webxray/ X-Ray Goggles] or [http://htmlpad.org/ HTML Pad].  
#'''Start hacking with Hackasaurus tools''' like [http://www.hackasaurus.org/en-US/goggles/ X-Ray Goggles].  
#'''Share your own ideas, tools and resources'''. Through our [http://groups.google.com/group/hackasaurus mailing list] or on [http://twitter.com/hackasaurus twitter].  
#'''Share your own ideas, tools and resources'''. Through our [http://discourse.webmakerprototypes.org/ community] or on [https://twitter.com/webmaker].  
#'''Become a Hackasaurs partner'''. We're looking for learning centers, libraries, media centers and other partners to help design, develop and host Hackasaurus. Get in touch through our [http://groups.google.com/group/hackasaurus?pli=1 mailing list].  
#'''Become a Hackasaurs partner'''. We're looking for learning centers, libraries, media centers and other partners to help design, develop and host Hackasaurus. Get in touch through our [http://groups.google.com/group/hackasaurus?pli=1 mailing list].  
#'''Help develop the Hackasaurus tool set'''. Through our [http://hackasaurus.lighthouseapp.com/projects/66492-hackasaurus/overview issue tracker] and [https://github.com/hackasaurus Github].
#'''Help develop the Hackasaurus tool set'''. Through our [http://hackasaurus.lighthouseapp.com/projects/66492-hackasaurus/overview issue tracker] and [https://github.com/hackasaurus Github].
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**Plus local events or "hack jams" that make hacking and digital literacy easy, social and fun. <br>  
**Plus local events or "hack jams" that make hacking and digital literacy easy, social and fun. <br>  
**We're designing around the way kids learn technology, based on Mizuko Ito's concepts of hanging out, messing around and geeking out.  
**We're designing around the way kids learn technology, based on Mizuko Ito's concepts of hanging out, messing around and geeking out.  
**Tools in development so far include [http://htmlpad.org/ HTML&nbsp;Pad] and [https://secure.toolness.com/webxray/ X-Ray Goggles], with more on the way.<br>  
**Tools in development so far include [http://htmlpad.org/ HTML&nbsp;Pad] and [https://goggles.webmaker.org/en-US X-Ray Goggles], with more on the way.<br>  
**You can get involved by test-driving Hackasarus tools right now. Or attend an upcoming hack jam, organize your own event, help develop the Hackasaurus tool kit, or share your own ideas and tools.<br>
**You can get involved by test-driving Hackasarus tools right now. Or attend an upcoming hack jam, organize your own event, help develop the Hackasaurus tool kit, or share your own ideas and tools.<br>


== How to host your own Hackasaurus Event ==
== How to host your own Hackasaurus event for Youth ==


*[http://jessicaklein.blogspot.com/2011/04/youth-design-jams-101-building-your.html How to create your own Hack Jam (in 10 easy steps)]
[https://webmaker.org/resources '''Resources &amp; Tools for Teaching Webmaking''']<br>
*[http://etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/1hourlesson 1 Hour Lesson Plan]
*[http://etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/hackasaurus-activist Citizen Activist Lesson Plan]
*[http://etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/Hackasaurus-scaventagger Jammin and Taggin]


*[http://htmlpad.org/hackasaurus-presentation-01/ Hackasaurus Slides: An HTML5 remixable slide show].<br>
*'''One-page overview '''  
*'''One-page overview '''  
**Draft in progress here: http://etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/Hackasaurus-one-pager  
**Draft in progress here: http://etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/Hackasaurus-one-pager  
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**Draft in progress. Please add your questions here: http://etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/Hackasaurus-FAQ  
**Draft in progress. Please add your questions here: http://etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/Hackasaurus-FAQ  
*'''Roadmap: '''  
*'''Roadmap: '''  
**Draft in progress at [[Hackasaurus/Roadmap]]
**Draft in progress at [[Hackasaurus/Roadmap]]  
*'''Project infographic:''' ''coming soon''
*'''Project infographic:''' ''coming soon''


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These tools are still evolving and have rough edges, but their basic functionality is available now. They're also actively being used at jams.  
These tools are still evolving and have rough edges, but their basic functionality is available now. They're also actively being used at jams.  


=== Hack Goggles  ===
=== X-Ray Goggles  ===
 
"Hack Goggles" allow anyone to easily “see through the surface” of any Web page, and obtain an intuitive understanding of how pages are composed. They can be used anywhere on the Web one hangs out, and casual use of the tool enables one to gain a rudimentary grasp of HTML, CSS, and the Document Object Model.
 
You can try the prototype now at [https://secure.toolness.com/webxray/ secure.toolness.com/webxray/].
 
=== HTMLPad (aka "Magic Ink) ===
 
[http://htmlpad.org/ htmlpad.org] is a simple website that allows anyone to easily create a Web page, collaborate on it in real-time with friends, and share it with the rest of the world.


More background for HTMLPad can be found in Atul's blog post entitled [http://www.toolness.com/wp/?p=1107 Prelude To Barcelona].  
"[https://goggles.webmaker.org/en-US X-Ray Goggles]" allow anyone to easily “see through the surface” of any Web page, and obtain an intuitive understanding of how pages are composed. They can be used anywhere on the Web one hangs out, and casual use of the tool enables one to gain a rudimentary grasp of HTML, CSS, and the Document Object Model.<br>


== Similar Tools  ==
== Similar Tools  ==
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*'''web site''': [http://www.hackasaurus.org/ hackasaurus.org]  
*'''web site''': [http://www.hackasaurus.org/ hackasaurus.org]  
*'''X-ray Goggles''': See what the web is made of. Mess around &amp; remix. [https://secure.toolness.com/webxray/ https://secure.toolness.com/webxray/]
*[https://goggles.webmaker.org/en-US '''X-ray Goggles''']: See what the web is made of. Mess around &amp; remix.&nbsp;
*'''HTML Pad''': Create your own web page in seconds: [http://htmlpad.org/ htmlpad.org] <br>
*[http://htmlpad.org/ '''HTML Pad'''] (aka "Magic Ink"): A simple website that allows anyone to easily create a Web page, collaborate on it in real-time with friends, and share it with the rest of the world.&nbsp; <br> <br>


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*'''Drumbeat project page:&nbsp;'''https://drumbeat.org/en-US/projects/hackasaurus/  
*'''Drumbeat project page:&nbsp;'''[https://drumbeat.org/en-US/projects/hackasaurus/ https://drumbeat.org/en-US/projects/hackasaurus/]
*'''wiki page:''' https://wiki.mozilla.org/Drumbeat/Hackasaurus  
*'''wiki page:''' [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Drumbeat/Hackasaurus https://wiki.mozilla.org/Drumbeat/Hackasaurus ]  
*'''mailing list''' (working group; daily): [http://groups.google.com/group/hackasaurus Google Group]  
*mailing list (announce list; occasional): ''coming soon''<br>  
*mailing list (announce list; occasional): ''coming soon''<br>  
*planet hackasaurus blog: ''coming soon'''''<br>'''  
*planet hackasaurus blog: ''coming soon'''''<br>'''  
*'''twitter''': [http://twitter.com/#!/hackasaurus @hackasaurus] [http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23hackasaurus #hackasaurus]
*'''photos &amp;&nbsp;visual assets '''(tag = hackasaurus)''':''' [http://www.flickr.com/groups/hackasaurus/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/hackasaurus/ ]<br>
*'''facebook''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hackasaurus/140459162682866
*'''photos &amp;&nbsp;visual assets '''(tag = hackasaurus)''':''' http://www.flickr.com/groups/hackasaurus/ <br>
*'''issue tracker''': http://hackasaurus.lighthouseapp.com/projects/66492-hackasaurus/overview
*'''source code''': Github: https://github.com/hackasaurus'''<br>'''  
*'''source code''': Github: https://github.com/hackasaurus'''<br>'''  
*'''theory behind the project: Hacker Literacy''': http://ietherpad.com/wXmjT3Zes1'''<br>'''  
*'''theory behind the project: Hacker Literacy''': http://ietherpad.com/wXmjT3Zes1'''<br>'''  
*'''presentation deck '''(draft only; in progress): http://mzl.la/hQ2h62  
*'''presentation deck '''(draft only; in progress): http://mzl.la/hQ2h62  
*chat room (IRC): irc.mozilla.org #hackasaurus (chat is archived at [http://irclog.gr/#browse/irc.mozilla.org/hackasaurus irclog.gr])
*chat room (IRC): irc.mozilla.org #hackasaurus (chat is archived at [http://irclog.gr/#browse/irc.mozilla.org/hackasaurus irclog.gr])  
*roadmap:&nbsp; [[Hackasaurus/Roadmap]]<br>  
*roadmap:&nbsp; [[Hackasaurus/Roadmap]]<br>  
*community calls: ''coming soon''
*community calls: ''coming soon''

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Hackasaurus helps kids hack.

Hackasaurus has evolved!

In a blinding flash of HTML5 and a cloud of CSS, hackasaurus has evolved into WebMaker! Proving that making the web better isn't just child's play.

See you there!

Check out our web site

at http://www.hackasaurus.org/

Get involved now

  1. Attend an upcoming hack jam. Or organize a hack jam in your community. We're looking to spread to new cities beyond New York and Chicago. Get in touch through our mailing list.
  2. Start hacking with Hackasaurus tools like X-Ray Goggles.
  3. Share your own ideas, tools and resources. Through our community or on [1].
  4. Become a Hackasaurs partner. We're looking for learning centers, libraries, media centers and other partners to help design, develop and host Hackasaurus. Get in touch through our mailing list.
  5. Help develop the Hackasaurus tool set. Through our issue tracker and Github.

About this project

  • The project in 5 sentences:
    • Hackasaurus helps teens hack. Through tools that makes it easy for youth to explore, remix and redesign the web.
    • Plus local events or "hack jams" that make hacking and digital literacy easy, social and fun.
    • We're designing around the way kids learn technology, based on Mizuko Ito's concepts of hanging out, messing around and geeking out.
    • Tools in development so far include HTML Pad and X-Ray Goggles, with more on the way.
    • You can get involved by test-driving Hackasarus tools right now. Or attend an upcoming hack jam, organize your own event, help develop the Hackasaurus tool kit, or share your own ideas and tools.

How to host your own Hackasaurus event for Youth

Resources & Tools for Teaching Webmaking

Hackasaurus Events

  • Hackasaurus "Hack Jams" are one-day and weekend events that allow kids to test and help design Hackasaurus.
  • They're run through the New Youth City Learning Network in collaboration with Mozilla.
  • Hackasaurus jams are designed to be modular and self-organizing. So that any teen, parent or organization can organize their own.
  • Event curriculum and an organizing kit are under development.

Hackasaurus Tools

These tools are still evolving and have rough edges, but their basic functionality is available now. They're also actively being used at jams.

X-Ray Goggles

"X-Ray Goggles" allow anyone to easily “see through the surface” of any Web page, and obtain an intuitive understanding of how pages are composed. They can be used anywhere on the Web one hangs out, and casual use of the tool enables one to gain a rudimentary grasp of HTML, CSS, and the Document Object Model.

Similar Tools

Other comparable tools to HTML Pad

HTML composition

Tools that many kids are already using to make web sites:

Tutorials and reference materials:

Inspiration

These don't necessarily have anything directly to do with Hackasaurus or the Web, but we've found them helpful or inspiring in other ways.

Team

Videos & Multimedia


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</video>

Project Tools

  • web site: hackasaurus.org
  • X-ray Goggles: See what the web is made of. Mess around & remix. 
  • HTML Pad (aka "Magic Ink"): A simple website that allows anyone to easily create a Web page, collaborate on it in real-time with friends, and share it with the rest of the world. 

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