Teachers Guide

How to get started with the ExplanaJam

Check out the Video - Explanajam Explained

Teacher Checklist

  • Register your classes (can be done later)

  • Get students excited by talking about the prizes!

  • Create rules for your class competition (in line with the ExplanaJam rules)

    • must explain a phenomenon

    • 3 minute limit

    • no outside video or audio

  • Talk to students about what a good explanation is

  • Make suggestions for recording videos

  • Provide a place to turn in the finished videos

  • Run your competition by May 21

  • Turn in your top three video selections (directions given to all registered teachers)

(we will follow up by asking for video release for the top 3 videos, then uploading the videos to our site)