Nutshell: make expandable explanations
Nicky Case has made an implementation of Ted Nelson’s StretchText that works across different domains.
Link tags: explanations
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Explorable Explanations
A collection of interactive lessons—games that teach—featuring the work of Bret Victor, Nicky Case, and more (the site is put together by Nicky Case).
Teaching and Brainstorming Inclusive Technical Metaphors - Features - Source: An OpenNews project
Some great ideas here about using metaphors when explaining technical topics.
I really like these four guidelines for good metaphors:
- Complete
- Memorable
- Inclusive
- Accessible
Sideways Dictionary
This is a rather lovely idea—technical terms explained with analogies.
I just finished writing something about HTTPS and now I wish I had used this.