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===Hack=== | ===Hack=== | ||
Modifying the original of something | Modifying the original of something | ||
'''Isn't hacking bad?''' Although the word "hack" may have some negative connotations, the Open Web community uses it in a positive context. To "hack" something is simply to take something that already exists and change it to make something new. You can hack physical things- like board games or you can hack the web. Hacking has always been a key element in the creative process. It is a constructive collaborative activity, not a destructive one. | |||
We have an unique definition for hacking. When we say hack we are talking about remixing content to make new things for the web. We mean hacking as tinkering. We are not implying anything malicious or illegal. | We have an unique definition for hacking. When we say hack we are talking about remixing content to make new things for the web. We mean hacking as tinkering. We are not implying anything malicious or illegal. | ||
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http://secondaryworlds.com/2012/03/when-hacking-is-a-good-thing-using-hackasaurus-to-teach-argument/ | http://secondaryworlds.com/2012/03/when-hacking-is-a-good-thing-using-hackasaurus-to-teach-argument/ | ||
'''Why is teaching kids about the web and hacking important?''' Beyond technical knowledge, Webmaker helps develop “hacker habits” — the combination of technical and social skills youth need to become active co-creators, shape their environments, and take charge of their own learning. In this fast-paced world, it’s important that youth understand how to tinker with technology rather than just consume it. | |||
===Autonomous Learning=== | ===Autonomous Learning=== | ||