Sunday, May 1, 2016

Atkinson, hypercard and authentic learning

I strongly recommend that you watch (or listen) to this Triangulation interview with technologist Bill Atkinson. Leo Laporte does a great job interviewing Bill covering topics ranging from HyperCard, coding and authentic learning to Atkinson's use of LSD.
Atkinson has long been a personal hero. I admit that I still miss HyperCard and credit this software for getting me into coding and authoring opportunities for students of all ages. Atkinson's comments on the end of HyperCard and what he recommends as a replacement may be of interest to educators promoting student authoring.


Picture of one of my stacks (found an old Mac that still had HyperCard) generated for North Dakota Game and Fish as a way to encourage learner projects focused on North Dakota wildlife.

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