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Unit 1: Introduction to Virtual Learning Tools

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ETAP_623_Spring_2021_(Byrne) | Jamie Silverstein's Project Portfolio Page | Teaching with Primary Sources in a Virtual Setting

What Will I Learn in Unit 1?

This unit focuses on getting you aquatinted with the basic functionality of Google platforms. You will watch a series of pre-recorded videos in which the instructor models the use and application of Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Forms. After each video, as a check for understanding, you will be assessed with a google form.

The unit's summative assessment tasks you with putting the skills that you have acquired in this unit into application. You will do this by designing a content specific graphic organizer using Google Docs.

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites are required to successfully complete this unit:

  • A basic understanding of how to navigate Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Forms.
  • Access to and ability to operate a computer
  • Internet access

Unit 1 Learning Objectives

  • LWBAT understand how to use Google Docs to create primary source activities.
  • LWBAT understand how to use Google Slides to create primary source activities.
  • LWBAT understand how to use Google Forms to create primary source activities.
  • LWBAT create a content specific graphic organizer using Google Docs.




Creating Primary Source Activities with Google Docs

In this section of the unit, you will watch a pre-recorded video of the instructor modeling how to create a primary source activity using Google Docs. You will then complete the Google Form quiz linked underneath the video, which acts as a check for understanding.

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Click here to complete the accompanying Google Form

Creating Primary Source Activities with Google Slides

In this section of the unit, you will watch a pre-recorded video of the instructor modeling how to create a primary source activity using Google Slides. You will then complete the Google Form quiz linked underneath the video, which acts as a check for understanding.


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Click here to complete the accompanying Google Form

Creating Primary Source Activities with Google Forms

In this section of the unit, you will watch a pre-recorded video of the instructor modeling how to create a primary source activity using Google Forms. You will then complete the Google Form quiz linked underneath the video, which acts as a check for understanding.


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YouTube


Click HERE to complete the accompanying Google Form

Unit Summative Assessment: Designing a Content Specific Graphic Organizer

For the unit's final assessment, you will be tasked with designing a content specific graphic organizer through Google Docs. Refer back to the videos for guidance.

Upon completion, please share your Google Doc with myminicourse2021@gmail.com. I will provide you with feedback directly on the document itself.

Course Units

References and Resources

Silverstein, Jamie. “Mini Course Video #1.” YouTube, Jamie Silverstein, 13 May 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDLX1Fun9c

Silverstein, Jamie. “Mini Course Video #2.” YouTube, Jamie Silverstein, 13 May 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKhKKIeQaR

Silverstein, Jamie. “Mini Course Video #3.” YouTube, Jamie Silverstein, 13 May 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdsdD7Nm5.

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