Course Overview
Course Overview
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In this self-paced online course, participants will be introduced to Hyperdocs, interactive digital learning experiences. Hyperdocs include all of the aspects of a good lesson, from hook to reflection, while also providing opportunities for students to practice what are known as the 4 C's (creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking). Learn more about the power of Hyperdocs, explore examples, and use a template to build your own as you navigate through a Hyperdoc from the learner perspective.
All FWISD educators are welcome to take this course, but some familiarity with Google Docs and/or Slides is recommended.
Level: Intermediate
FLEX ELECTIVE CREDIT: 1
CPE CREDIT: 1
Please note that there may be some practice steps included below. These are not required to receive credit for this course. Credit is granted to participants who score a minimum of 80% on the Course Assessment.
Please note that there may be some practice steps included below. These are not required to receive credit for this course. Credit is granted to participants who score a minimum of 80% on the Course Assessment.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to...
By the end of this course, you will be able to...
Define the term Hyperdoc.
Identify advantages of using Hyperdocs.
Find sample Hyperdocs to edit and use with your students.
Find templates to create your own Hyperdocs.
Assign your Hyperdoc through Google Classroom.
Identify best practices for providing students with feedback.
Guiding Questions
Guiding Questions
What is a Hyperdoc? What makes a Hyperdoc different from a document with hyperlinks?
What are the advantages of using a Hyperdoc to package content?
Where can I find sample Hyperdocs that I can copy and edit to fit my needs?
Where can I find templates to build my own Hyperdoc?
How do I share my Hyperdoc with students?
What are some important best practices when providing students with feedback on their Hyperdoc?
Read the blog post titled "What is a HyperDoc?" to learn more about the term from the creators of HyperDocs. Notice the emphasis on 21st century skills and how Hyperdocs provide students an opportunity to put those skills to practice.
Note that you can scroll down in the article to read the entire post. Use the scroll bar in the embedded article.
Read the blog post, "A Hyperdoc Is Not A Webquest" to learn more about the components that set Hyperdocs apart from other online learning experiences.
Note that you can scroll down in the article to read the entire post. Use the scroll bar in the embedded article.
Read the short passage and review the GIF to learn more about what makes a digital learning experience a Hyperdoc.
The definition of a Hyperdoc is purposefully broad. They can look very different from topic to topic, but there are certain characteristics that all good Hyperdocs have, and not surprisingly, they happen to align to what are commonly known as the “Four Cs” of 21st century learning.
Karly Moura, a well known Educational Technology expert, created the following graphic to differentiate between what a Hyperdoc is and is not. Notice the presence of the “Four C’s” - collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication - on the left side. Those characteristics are typically not present in a document with Hyperlinks.
Choose a category by clicking one of the buttons on the page. It will open a shared Google Drive folder in another tab.
Explore the Hyperdoc examples, and find one that you could edit to fit your learning objectives. Keep in mind that it is unlikely that you will find a Hyperdoc that exactly fits your objectives, but all of the samples can be edited.
Note that you can scroll down in the article to read the entire post. Use the scroll bar in the embedded site.
Copy the link to the Hyperdoc you found in the Explore section. Watch the GIF to learn how to copy the link.
Paste your link in the Shared Google Doc, and explain what changes you might make to make the Hyperdoc fit your learning objectives and students' needs.
*To add your response, click on the image. The shared document will open in a new tab.*
If you are unable to find a sample Hyperdoc that fits your needs, you will need to create one from scratch. Before you begin, use this planning document to think through your Hyperdoc. Click on the Template image to open it in a new tab. Click on "Use Template", and it will make a copy of the file for you to edit.
Read to learn more about how to create a Hyperdoc from a template.
There are many templates that have been created by other educators that are free to use. The Hyperdocs.co website has five templates to choose from. Begin by navigating to Hyperdocs.co. You can use the button below.
There are headers across the top of the page. Hover over the one that says Find and select Templates.
Each template is created in Google Docs and includes different lesson sections. To preview a template, click on its link. You can also see the template used in an actual Hyperdoc by clicking on the Sample link next to it.
To use a template, you will need to click on the File Menu and select Make A Copy.
You will be prompted to name your file and choose its location. Type the name of your Hyperdoc, and then, click on the folder to change its location. You will need to use the little back arrow until you see My Drive as an option. You can then select My Drive and OK, or you can find a specific folder within My Drive to save your Hyperdoc.
Your Hyperdoc will open in a new tab. Notice that you have all of the editing menus and toolbars, so you can customize the Hyperdoc to fit your needs. Replace the directions in each section with YOUR content. Remember, you can change this template to fit your needs. Feel free to add, delete, or rename sections.
Important Consideration
Important Consideration
Keep in mind that you can also use templates from other websites. There are templates for creating Hyperdocs in Google Slides that other educators have made. You can find some of them on Nadine Gilkison’s curation of Hyperdoc templates and samples here. You can also be creative and make your Hyperdoc in virtually any platform. There are educators who have used Google Sites, Google MyMaps, Padlet, Microsoft Powerpoint, and more to create their Hyperdocs.
Share two ideas that you listed under the Section Ideas part of your Hyperdoc Planning Document. Check out the other posts for inspiration.
At the bottom right corner of the Padlet, find the plus button. Click on it to add your first idea. Add each idea separately.
Read the information to learn more about the best practices for using Hyperdocs with your students.
When you’re ready to share your Hyperdoc with your students, the easiest way to do so is through Google Classroom. Select your class and go to the Classwork tab. Then, click the +Create button and select assignment.
Fill out the assignment details, including the title, instructions, due date and topic. Then, select the Add button and find the Hyperdoc saved in your Google Drive. Be sure to change the attachment settings to Make a copy for each student.
Providing Feedback
Providing Feedback
Once you have assigned your Hyperdoc, you can begin tracking student progress and providing feedback. Because a Hyperdoc includes and entire learning cycle, it is critical that you provide specific and timely feedback while the students are working. Do not wait until the learning cycle has ended to provide feedback.
If you assigned your Hyperdoc in Google Classroom, viewing student work is quick and easy. Simply, click on the assignment on your Classwork tab and select View assignment.
You will see your students listed on the left side and thumbnail views of their Hyperdocs in the center. Click on one of the thumbnails to open the file.
In this view, you can now leave private comments in Google Classroom or you can leave comments directly on the file. Read below for information about the different ways to provide student feedback.
1. Private Comments in Google Classroom
To leave a private comment, type where it says Add private comment on the left side. Your students will be able to see this comment before they submit their file, but keep in mind that they will need to navigate back to Google Classroom to see it. It is also very likely that they will not be notified that your comment has been added. If this is the feedback method you plan to use, be sure to teach your students to check their Google Classroom assignments frequently.
2. Using the Comment Feature within the Hyperdoc
Within this assignment view, you have full editing privileges on each student’s Hyperdoc. This allows you to add comments or make changes within the document, itself. To use the comment feature, highlight the information you would like to comment upon. Then, click the comment button in the toolbar. If you do not see it, you may need to click the three dots to view more options first.
You can also use the keyboard shortcut Control + Alt + M to open the comment window. Next, type your feedback and click Comment.
You can add as many comments as you would like, so this is a great way to leave feedback without making changes to the information in the Hyperdoc. Your students can also respond to your comments, so it allows you to have a dialogue.Consider adding links to videos and other resources to your comments to provide meaningful reinforcement or extension.
3. Typing within the Hyperdoc
You can also add your feedback by editing right within the Hyperdoc. Again, you have full editing rights to your students’ Hyperdocs, so you can make any changes you would like. If you are using docs, consider adding text comments and links to videos or outside websites.
Note: Your student’s Hyperdoc will open in Suggested Edits mode if it was created in Google Docs, so to make changes on the Hyperdoc, you will need to change this to Editing Mode. If the Hyperdoc was created in Google Slides, it will open in Edit Mode, so you will not need to do this step.
Now, you can type directly on the document. Consider adding your comments in a different colored text.
If your Hyperdoc was created in Google Slides, you can also insert videos right onto a slide using the Insert menu. Remember, this is a time to re-teach, reinforce or extend, so be specific with your feedback.
One of the biggest advantages to using Hyperdocs is that your role as the teacher changes. You are no longer responsible for delivering the information face-to-face, and therefore have the time and flexibility to provide meaningful feedback and meet students where they are. Consider starting each class by viewing your students’ work and providing feedback, as needed. This gives you the opportunity to see which students need small group or 1-on-1 support.
Grading Hyperdocs
Grading Hyperdocs
There is no one correct way to grade Hyperdocs, but there are some important aspects you should consider before deciding how you will grade. First, remember that a Hyperdoc includes an entire learning process. You likely would not grade a pre-assessment, just as you may want to consider not grading the first few sections in a Hyperdoc. Instead, consider grading the Explain, Apply or Reflect sections.
Additionally, you will need to decide whether to give small grades throughout, or one big one at the end. Again, there is no right or wrong approach; you will choose the method that works for you.
Lastly, consider allowing students multiple opportunities to revise their Hyperdocs. As you are providing feedback, allow students an opportunity to improve their grades. Remember, the goal is for students to master our learning objectives, so providing them flexibility and time to do so is key.
Record a short video response reflecting on the best practices. Based on what you know now, what benefits can you foresee in using Hyperdocs with your students?
Click either Log In with Google or Log In with Microsoft. Scroll down and find the large green plus button. Click on that to begin recording your response.
You must answer all questions correctly and receive a score of at least 80% to receive credit for this course.
👉You may retake the assessment as many times as you need in order to score 80%👈
NOTE:
You must be logged into your FWISD Google Account in order to take this assessment. In another browser window, navigate to www.fwisd.org/myfwisd and log in. If you have not used your FWISD Google Drive before, you must click on Google Drive within your MyFWISD portal in order to activate your FWISD Google connection. Once you have initiated that connection, you will be able to return to this page and click on the image above to take the assessment.
Before taking the assessment, can you answer these guiding questions?
Before taking the assessment, can you answer these guiding questions?
What is a Hyperdoc? What makes a Hyperdoc different from a document with hyperlinks?
What are the advantages of using a Hyperdoc to package content?
Where can I find sample Hyperdocs that I can copy and edit to fit my needs?
Where can I find templates to build my own Hyperdoc?
How do I share my Hyperdoc with students?
What are some important best practices when providing students with feedback on their Hyperdoc?
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