“Dr. Becker’s 5Cs framework and Tinderbox course have brought me closer to my ideas and content, including text, images, quizzes, and more. I’ve learned to think with Tinderbox, improve my writing, and automate repetitive tasks, saving time and helping me write more clearly and concisely.” Dr. Mary Beth McCabe, Professor of Marketing. Point Loma Nazarene University
“Michael’s course on Tinderbox takes you beyond the basics of note-taking and into the world of curating your content into sophisticated outlines and knowledge maps that can be flexibly published or shared into the platform of your choice. Along the way you’ll appreciate and use techniques to automate your workflows using action code queries, stamps, and other Tinderbox features… Michael’s course focuses on real-world applications of Tinderbox and helps make sense of the vast array of tools in this valuable application.”
“Thank you Michael for a great course - your enthusiasm, knowledge and generosity in sharing these (as well as with your time!) was very much appreciated. I would readily recommend this to anybody wanting a good grounding in the basics of Tinderbox!”
Note: If you are in APAC and would like me to schedule a course that falls within a reasonable APAC timeframe, let me know. I’d be happy to schedule another cohort.
I think its great to have Michael’s course as part of Winterfest. For years, I struggled with trying to get started with Tinderbox. It seemed as though I wouild get stuck and put Tinderbox down for a few years then push myself to re-explore. Part of it was me, but another part of me just had never used nor ever seen a tool like Tinderbox.
Michael has taught me so much over the past 4 years. Not only is he amazing but his approach to teaching and sharing has been unique and a blessing for the community.
If you are like I was and want to save time learning Tinderbox then take this course. In addition, read the Tinderbox Way by Mark Bernstein and become active in the community. By active I mean ask questions when you are stuck and APPLY the daily lessons to your own work. Start with what you know and NEED. You will learn the rest later. This is procedural knowledge: like math, you need practice and examples. I remember several years ago asking on the forum “Which books should I read to get better at programming”? (I literally sucked!) (and still do) PaulWalters gave me a lifelong lesson… you need no books, just practice, make mistakes and you will improve. Priceless! He gave me a lifelong shortcut, I probably did not want to hear but it was so true. There are no shortcuts, it takes work, knowledge and grit. Have a problem, someone can help you figure it out, but unless you try to understand what they did and practice it, you will stay stuck. Here is a link to my original post in case you are interested: Book recommendations for non-coders to understand Tinderbox code?
Michael’s course is a shortcut, but you still need to do your part. Good luck and happy Tinderboxing
Thank you so much! It would be great to have you participate in the class—live or through recordings. I’m not sure of your time zone. If you’re in APAC, I’d be happy to schedule a class that suits the APAC timezone, perhaps Thursday nights at 6:00 PM PST or 7:00 AM Dehli. If anyone is interested, let me know, and I’ll schedule it.
Tom, thanks so much!!! The recognition is mutual. As they say, if you want to learn something, teach it. I am so grateful for how much I’ve learned through and with Tinderbox and this community. I’d be remiss for not calling out @mwra and his work with aTbRef—without this work we’d be nowhere.
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It would be great to have you participate in the class—live or through recordings. I’m not sure of your time zone. If you’re in APAC, I’d be happy to schedule a class that suits the APAC timezone, perhaps Thursday nights at 6:00 PM PST or 7:00 AM Dehli. If anyone is interested, let me know, and I’ll schedule it.