As the digital age continues to evolve, education is also changing to keep up with the times. Hyperdocs are a relatively new teaching tool that many teachers are using to create interactive and engaging lessons for their students. Personally, I am a big film-buff. That is why, for this blog post, I will be exploring a hyperdoc regarding the structure and composition of films.

What is a Hyperdoc?

A Hyperdoc is a digital document that contains interactive and engaging elements, such as images, videos, audio files, links, and other multimedia resources. Hyperdocs are designed to be self-paced, student-centered, and allow for personalized learning. They can be used to deliver lessons, units, or projects and can be customized to meet the needs of individual students. Here is a quick introduction by TeachersPD to what a Hyperdoc is.

Exploring a Hyperdoc

Personally, I am a big film-buff. That is why, for this blog post, I will be exploring a Hyperdoc regarding the structure and composition of films. Here is a link to the Hyperdoc I chose.

This Hyperdoc begins with a fun Edpuzzle regarding the topic of “the Hero’s Journey” and its theories. This section of the Hyperdoc is very short but engaging. The video and the short description are used to hook the reader into the topic. Accompanied with pop culture references and a multiple choice question embedded in the video, this opening is used to catch and retain the attention of the reader.

The next section of the Hyperdoc is where collaboration is bred. The task at hand is to compare and contrast two different forms of films, narratives vs. documentary. By using a Venn diagram, the goal of this section is to promote discussion among the peers, while also allowing them to make their own visual of their shared thoughts. Which proves as a great Segway into the next section of the Hyperdoc: the Interactive Slide Deck.

The slide deck is titled “Jigsaw Cooperative Reading.” It is filled with task directions and readings that allow the student to finger through the slides and absorb the content. Following the slide deck is a Google Form that tests the comprehension of the content. The reflection in the form allows the student to look back on what they have learned.

Now that the student has picked up all of the knowledge provided from the Hyperdoc, it is time for them to create their own project! Students are tasked with creating their own video using one of the archetypes of a theory discussed throughout the Hyperdoc. There is a provided example video that gives the students a template, and a submission area where they can publish their final product. This interactive conclusion gives the students a piece of work to look back on and be proud of.

All in all, Hyperdocs are a powerful teaching tool that can help teachers create interactive and engaging lessons for their students. They promote personalization, collaboration, differentiation, and flexibility in learning, making them an excellent choice for modern classrooms. As successfully shown in the example I decided to explore, teachers can create effective hyperdocs that engage and challenge students to reach their full potential.

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