HyperStudio also provided a framework for children to retell favorite stories. After reading and hearing stories, children retold the stories in individual or cooperative stacks. They developed their own version of the story, complete with original images and storyline. Activities such as this supported cognitive development as children discussed ideas, made decisions, and combined illustrations and text. Independence is fostered when children use a HyperStudio stack designed to facilitate activities.
Adults can create a stack that makes use of photographs, text, and speech to guide children.
Activities that are generally adult directed can be transformed into projects children can accomplish independently. Cooking activities are frequently adult directed. By using HyperStudio and incorporating photographs of utensils and ingredients, a written and verbal recipe, photographs and video of stages in the process, and clues, tips, and suggestions adults can produce a child- friendly stack. Transferring responsibility from the adult to the child promotes cooperation, discussions, and socialization. HyperStudio is a product oriented program, but children are heavily invested in the process involved in creating HyperStudio stacks.