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What key points do teachers need to understand when creating an instructional video?

 

• There is a clear goal and purpose for the video.
• Cards should be used throughout the video as subtitles so the audience does not mishear any dialogue
• Instructional videos should be at least three minutes long, otherwise they are not detailed enough to instruct an audience
• Cards must have a clear purpose and not distract the audience from the content
• Always add humour to an instructional video to keep audiences engaged
• There is a clear goal and purpose for the video

 

You are teaching a class on politics in the media, and you want your students to search for trending political stories online.

What is the best and most efficient way they can find information on trending subjects?

 

• Create a questionnaire in Forms to send to fellow students to understand trends within a school
• Do a Google search for “Political trends” and search for relevant information
• Go to Google.com/trends and browse through current trends across multiple categories and countries.
• Go to Google Analytics to see most viewed web pages and searches

 

What is the best description and use for Google Scholar in a classroom?

 

• An online thesaurus that finds definitions and provides examples of how to use words in sentences, to help improve writing queality.
• A useful Search tool to find academic or scholarly sources, for research purposes and citation within original work.
• A curated reading list based on a specified topic and grade level, for students to find additional information outside of the class text.
• A chat tool that links students with other students to provide peer support and answer questions on a particular topic.

 

A teacher is reviewing student assignments and keeps finding incorrect facts supported by unreliable sources. What should the teacher explain to the students about finding online sources?

• Verify all online information with textbooks
• Check the integrity of the author, and whether they are an expert on the topic
• Contact the author directly to understand their research
• Check that the website looks reputable and professional
• They shouldn’t trust any information found online

 

Explanation:

The teacher should explain to the students that when finding online sources, they should:

Check the integrity of the author, and whether they are an expert on the topic: It’s important to consider the author’s credentials and expertise in the field. Reliable sources often have authors who are experts in their fields, and their qualifications are usually stated.

Check that the website looks reputable and professional: A professional and well-maintained website is more likely to provide reliable information. They should look for signs of credibility such as proper grammar, citations, and references to scientific studies or official statistics.

These two strategies can help students evaluate the reliability of online sources and ensure the accuracy of their research. Remember, not all information found online is trustworthy, so it’s crucial to critically evaluate sources.

 

 

Use drag and drop to show the different types of media which can be easily integrated into a Google Site and which ones cannot.

 

• 1. Site Page integration
  • Document
  • Image
  • Chart
  • Video
  2. Integration not possible
  • Flash animation
  • Game

 

Using Google’s GEO tools, students and teachers can create their own maps and virtual tours, and explore areas and locations across the globe. Match the GEO tool with the correct class-based activity.

 

• Identify the types of stones used to build the pyramids of Giza

• Trace Marco Polo’s journey through Asia

• Create a map of which countries you have visited and calculate the distance you’ve travelled