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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''']. ''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/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]'''.&nbsp;''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 that makes it easy for anyone to organize their own jam.''  
#'''[http://hackasaurus.org/events/ Jams]'''.&nbsp;''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 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. Self-guided missions, quests and magic tricks with basic HTML, CSS and Javascript.</span><br>  
#'''[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.</span><br>  
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#'''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>
#'''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]]  


== Q3 2011<br>  ==
== Q3 2011<br>  ==
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'''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>  
*X-Ray Goggles support CSS. In addition to inspecting / remixing HTML, can now inspect &amp;&nbsp;remix CSS.<br>  
*X-Ray Goggles support CSS. In addition to inspecting / remixing HTML, can now inspect &amp;&nbsp;remix CSS.<br>  
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*All tools hosted on a single domain. Fast, safe and scalable.  
*All tools hosted on a single domain. Fast, safe and scalable.  
*Security review passed.<br>  
*Security review passed.<br>  
**''Metrics: ''''2x X-Ray Goggle installs. 2x hacks created. 2x web pages created.'''''
**''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 version 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 / hack sprints.<br>  
*Ready for the Mozilla Festival. Recruit local youth to represent Hackasaurus at Festival design jams / hack sprints.<br>  
**''Metrics: ''''2x hack jams around the world.'''''
**''Metrics: <span style="font-weight: bold;">2</span>x hack jams around the world.''
 
'''Web site'''  


'''Web site'''
*'''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 web site traffic.'''''
**''Metrics: <span style="font-weight: bold;">2</span>x web site traffic.''
 
'''Games'''  


'''Games'''
*'''Launch the "Hack This Game"&nbsp;Innovation challenge'''. HTML5 game built using Hackasaurus tools. Like Portal for the web. Or hacking the Matrix.<br>  
*'''Launch the "Hack This Game"&nbsp;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'''
'''Badges'''  
 
*'''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>  
**''Metrics: 2x participation in writing / prototyping process.''
**''Metrics: 2x participation in writing / prototyping process.''


[[Image:Hackasaurus front page.jpg]]
[[Image:Hackasaurus front page.jpg]]  


== <br> Q4 2011 <br>  ==
== <br> Q4 2011 <br>  ==
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'''Tools'''<br>  
'''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 [or just developers?] to add new features.<br>  
**''Metrics: to come''
**''Metrics: to come''


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*Polished "jam-in-a-box 2.0" shared at Mozilla Festival. Improved support for hosting and promoting your own hack jam at Hackasaurus.org. <br>  
*Polished "jam-in-a-box 2.0" shared at Mozilla Festival. Improved support for hosting and promoting your own hack jam at Hackasaurus.org. <br>  
*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.&nbsp; <br>
*Clear jam feedback and evaluation process feeding back into kit.&nbsp; <br>  
**''Metrics: to come''
**''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''
**''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''
**''Metrics: to come''


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'''Tools'''  
'''Tools'''  


*'''Details to come '''
*'''Details to come '''  
**''Metrics: to come''
**''Metrics: to come''


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'''Games'''<br>  
'''Games'''<br>  


*'''Details to come '''
*'''Details to come '''  
**''Metrics: to come ''<br>
**''Metrics: to come ''<br>


'''Web site'''<br>  
'''Web site'''<br>  


*'''Details to come '''
*'''Details to come '''  
**''Metrics: to come ''<br>
**''Metrics: to come ''<br>


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**''Metrics: to come''
**''Metrics: to come''


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== Q2 2012<br>  ==
== Q2 2012<br>  ==


'''Tools'''  
'''Tools'''  
* Details to come
 
**''Metrics: to come''
*Details to come  
*Localization underway in earnest.
**''Metrics: to come''  
*Localization underway in earnest.  
**''Metrics: to come''
**''Metrics: to come''
'''Jams'''  
'''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.
 
*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''
**''Metrics: to come''
'''Badges'''  
'''Badges'''  
*More badges added. Opportunities to level up.
 
*More badges added. Opportunities to level up.  
**''Metrics: to come''
**''Metrics: to come''


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== Q3 2012<br>  ==
== Q3 2012 ==
Headline
 
'''Tools'''  
'''Tools'''  
* Details to come
 
*Details to come  
**''Metrics: to come''
**''Metrics: to come''
'''Jams'''  
'''Jams'''  
* Details to come
 
*Details to come  
**''Metrics: to come''
**''Metrics: to come''
'''Games'''  
'''Games'''  
**''Metrics: to come''
**''Metrics: to come''
'''Web site'''  
'''Web site'''  
**''Metrics: to come''
**''Metrics: to come''
'''Badges'''  
'''Badges'''  
* Details to come
 
*Details to come  
**''Metrics: 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>  ===
'''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''


*'''Kids sharing with other kids'''. <br>  
*'''Kids sharing with other kids'''. <br>  
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