Instructional Screencast

 

As an educator, I'm always looking for innovative ways to teach my students the skills they need to succeed in the digital age. I recently created a lesson on conducting effective online research using Google's suite of tools. I used the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) framework to design an engaging and interactive learning experience. In this post, I'll walk you through how I created my instructional video and Google Slides presentation and share some exciting ways I used Screencastify and embedded quizzes to bring the lesson to life.

When I set out to design my lesson, I knew I wanted to focus on teaching my students how to evaluate online sources, use advanced search features, and cite their sources correctly. I created a video tutorial using Screencastify, a powerful tool that allows you to record your screen and add voiceover. I loved how easy it was to use - I could highlight my clicks and add annotations to make the tutorial engaging and easy to follow. I also embedded quizzes directly into the video to check students' understanding as they watched. This active learning approach helped reinforce the skills I was teaching. You can view my Screencastify tutorial here.

To supplement the video, I created a companion Google Slides presentation. I used the built-in collaboration features to allow students to work in groups and complete activities. I embedded links, images, and even a Google Form to make the presentation interactive. The students loved how engaging and hands-on the lesson is. By using TPACK to integrate technology, pedagogy, and content intentionally, I was able to create a learning experience that was not only fun but also helped my students develop the crucial research skills they need in the 21st century.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gZioySjY2hVd6WAQcLlOEDZw6GquzbrI/view

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