Hackasaurus/Roadmap

	Hackasaurus 2011 Roadmap
	Owner: Atul Varma, Jessica Klein, Matt Thompson	Updated: 2011-07-13
	TODO: Test & get feedback. Polish up metrics.

Hackasaurus is all about creating a generation of webmakers. This roadmap is a first draft on how we're going to move from our current PROTOTYPE to a PRODUCT that can SCALE and enable massive PARTICIPATION and change the world. We need your help. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS ROADMAP HERE.

Hackasaurus = Tools + Jams + Games + Web site + Badges

Hackasaurus has five key components:

1. Tools. Kid-friendly tools that make it easy and fun to take apart, remix and make stuff on the web. Like a swiss army knife for web-makers. Includes X-Ray Goggles, WebPad and Hackbook.
   
2. Jams. Design jams or mini maker fairs for youth. Kids gathering in social spaces (libraries, media centers, etc.) using Hackasaurus tools through a fun social curriculum. Includes a "jam-in-a-box" kit that makes it easy for anyone to organize their own jam.
3. Games. Jams typically happen offline and guided by a facilitator; Hackasaurus games happen online at Hackasaurus.org and are self-guided. This is a game-like curriculum that turns web-making into edu-tainment and makes the web itself an awesome gamespace.
   
4. Web site. The online home of Hackasaurus. A place to easily access Hackasaurus tools, jams, games and badges. Includes social and community aspects.
   
5. Badges. A set of online and physical badges. Like Boys and Girls Scouts for web-making that help kids feel a sense of belonging in Hackasaurus, get recognition for the skills they learn, and "level up" as they advance.
   
   

Q3 2011

Hackasaurus beta shipped. From prototype to stable product. Enabling self-service and participation.

• Stable toolset with polished UX. X-ray Goggles and WebPad stable. Polished UX with consistent branding and experience across tools.
  
• "Jam in a Box 1.0" complete and ready for testing. Clear step-by-step guide for hosting your own design or hack jam for kids.
  
• Cleaned-up web site. Tweak Hackasaurus.org with updated copy and design.
  
• Games. Placeholder page -- with launch of Hackasaurus Games Innovation challenge.
  
• Badges. Documentation and plan for Hackasaurus badges published on Hackasaurus.org. Ready for testing and feedback.
  
• Establish & begin tracking clear metrics. Ensure we're set up to track progress and measure participation.
  
• Preparing for Mozilla festival. Recruit local youth champions to represent Hackasaurus at the London Festival
  

Metrics:

• Tools:2x X-Ray Goggle installs. 2x hacks created. 2x web pages created.
• Jams: 2x hack jams.
• Games:
• Web site: 2x traffic
• Badges: Ready to issue first prototype badge.

Q4 2011

Polished "jam-in-a-box" kit. Buzz at the Mozilla Festival. Innovation challenge & hack sprints producing great new games.

• Jams: Polished "jam-in-a-box" 2.0 distributed at Mozilla Festival. Improved support for hosting and promoting your own hack jam at Hackasaurus.org
  
• Jam-in-a-box kit enabling Hackasaurus jams in X cities. Feedback and evaluation process feeding back into improving the kit. 
• New module for recruiting and training youth Hackasaurus facilitators shipped to jam kit.
  
• Web site: Improved support for hosting and promoting your own event on Hackasaurus.org
• Tools: Plug-in architecture for X-Ray Goggles, enabling anyone [developers?] to add their own new features.
  
• Games: Successful innovation challenge and hack sprint at Mozilla Festival produces great new games. Successful examples of kids working with developers to create Hackasaurus game prototypes.
  
• Badges: First badges awarded at Mozilla Festival.

Metrics:

• Tools:2x X-Ray Goggle installs. 2x hacks created. 2x web pages created.
• Jams: 2x hack jams.
• Games:
• Web site: 2x traffic
• Badges: Ready to issue first prototype badge.