Curipod brings an exciting addition to the digital presentation and slideshow tools available to educators. It has an integration and interactivity approach, which brings students closer to the learning material. And to help users with content creation, Curipod has an ai option.
For an overview of Curipod, see What is Curipod and how can it be used for teaching? tips and tricks.
While designed for use in grades K-12 and subject areas, this Curipod lesson plan focuses on United States history at the high school level.
Subject: Social Sciences
Issue: History of The United States
grade band: High school
Learning objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Confirm the accuracy of historical facts about the United States.
- Create interactive content that explains segments of American history.
Curipod Lesson Plan: Lesson Introduction
Use Curipod to review content about American history. Depending on the grade level and time of year, some topics may include events such as the American Civil War or the American Revolution, prominent people such as the first president George Washington, or inventors such as Elijah McCoy.
Curipod's interactive features such as polls, word clouds, drawings, and open-ended questions allow you to explore the topic in different ways and serve a dual purpose. First, students will be able to participate and contribute to the lesson, and second, you will model some of the features for when students create their own lessons.
Slide creation
Have students create a presentation using Curipod that presents some aspects of American history. The goal is to create an interactive presentation that they can engage their peers while demonstrating their own learning to you as a teacher.
If you allow students to use the ai assistant to generate content, have them review the content that is generated and verify accuracy. This is a great way to get students practice using technology that includes ai and understand that content can't just be used from ai without reviewing and making sure the facts are correct.
Curipod presentations
Have students present their slide presentations within the Curipod platform. This will give them the opportunity to see how their peers have approached the task differently and will inspire them. Additionally, if the information is not accurate or if students still have questions, watching alternative presentations could spark healthy discussions and discourse.
It might also be helpful to create a peer review template that other students can use to provide each other with feedback on their presentations. To capture the reviews for the class to see, rowed It would be a good option. If you prefer to keep reviews private, a Google Form would do the trick.
How can I connect with other educators about Curipod?
an online facebook community exists to connect with other educators who use Curipod in their classroom. Since Curipod is a global company based in Norway, there is a built-in opportunity to connect with educators internationally to see how learning takes place there. Global exchanges like this can benefit students and enhance their learning experiences.
What type of curipod training is available?
Curipod Offers a set of professional development resources on their website that educators can access, and educators can also earn badges and certificates for completing certain classes. Curipod also has a Youtube Channel with more than 100 videos with screencasts that show how to use certain functions within the platform.
Curipod is a great addition to the available digital tools that educators and students can use to create presentation and slideshow materials. Consider trying this lesson or others with your students and see how Curipod helps engage your students in the learning activity.
