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HyperDocs for Virtually Teaching Novels

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HyperDocs is an interactive program that offers a way to curate information from individual lessons to entire units in one place inspiring and engaging students. HyperDocs change “the worksheet method of delivering instruction, (and) is the ultimate change agent in the blended learning classroom. With strong educational philosophies built into each one, HyperDocs have the potential to shift the way you instruct with technology. They are created by teachers and given to students to engage, educate, and inspire learning” (source). As educators around the globe transition to virtual learning, they are beginning to understand the challenge of teaching novels virtually. An avid HyperDoc user created a super list of 25 ready to use HyperDocs specifically for novels. However, the HyperDoc community rallied and have created this padlet with hundreds of ready to use HyperDocs for novels of all reading levels and genres. 

If you do not teach English, HyperDocs offer sample lessons in every subject as well as ready made templates to create your own HyperDoc. You can also access how-to tutorials by clicking here. 

References:

All sourced information is hyperlinked as applicable above. 

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Take Charge of Your Lessons with Hyperdocs

What:

Hyperdocs is a transformative lesson planning tool for curating content for curriculum units. Hyperdocs are “carefully crafted digital lesson plans that require educators to have a mindset of thoughtful pedagogy” (source). Hyperdocs lessons are “visually engaging and packaged learning experiences” that incorporate student use of technology to “create, collaborate, think critically, and connect” (source). Hyperdocs are not simply a Google doc with links to assignments students must complete. 

Why: 

Hyperdocs are an important tool in adjusting the culture of a classroom. There are numerous templates to choose from that offer various pedagogical models. When implemented correctly, Hyperdocs move the teacher from the front of the room delivering content to being more of a guide through the content. Students can complete the Hyperdoc on a set schedule that you create or can complete individually. 

TIP: If you choose to have students complete individually, be sure to include optional extended learning content for those students that finish first. 

How to: 

Navigate to the Hyperdocs website and choose a template. Click on the desired template and make a copy of it by clicking File>Make a copy once it opens in your personal Drive. You may then edit the content to include your own and then give to students. You can choose to have them submit them as Google Docs by sharing them with you, or students can submit them to your LMS (learning management system). 

Next Steps:

Interested in learning more? Check out the samples below for great ideas. More samples are available on the Hyperdocs website. 

References:

All sourced information is hyperlinked as applicable above. 

TLDR (too long didn’t read):

Hyperdocs is a transformative lesson planning tool for curating content for curriculum units. Hyperdocs are “carefully crafted digital lesson plans that require educators to have a mindset of thoughtful pedagogy” (source). Hyperdocs lessons are “visually engaging and packaged learning experiences” that incorporate student use of technology to “create, collaborate, think critically, and connect” (source). Hyperdocs are not simply a Google doc with links to work students must complete. 

@hollandkaylah