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This infographic provides resources and background information about Hyperdocs.

Review the content on the Infographic.  Using a tool such as, Thinglink, Piktochart, Google Slides, etc. Create an artifact that expresses your thoughts, and feelings about Hyperdocs. What are the benefits? Any helpful hints? What are the key takeaways for you? Any resources that would be useful to share?

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In this resource, blogger Ashley Snider shares her top three reasons for using Hyperdocs.

Read the article. Think about your own reasons for implementing Hyperdocs into your classroom. Be able to share with the group your top reason for using a Hyperdoc approach.

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After a summer of working with Curriculum Pathways, my list of awesome EdTech resources has grown considerably. As all teachers know, one of the best ways to add tools to our toolboxes comes from time with our peers, time to explore and plan--both of which are in short supply during the school year. While specific tools for specific standards and activities are exciting, perhaps the greatest impact on my classroom may come in the deceptively simple HyperDoc package.

One of my colleagues recently showed me We w ere so impressed that we bought our own copies that same day, and we've spent many productive hours researching what's available and adding new materials. Much more than a document with links, HyperDocs are student -driven learning tools embedded with sound pedagogical practices and 21st-century technology. I am now thoroughly obsessed and admittedly "hyper" about a tool that enables teachers to organize and design content that engages students. I could go on and on about why HyperDocs have a place in the classroom, but here the three most important reasons.
Content
HyperDocs begin with the end in mind: embedded in their structure are the elements necessary for guiding students through the content. Unlike slideshows or projections, HyperDocs let students control content delivery. As in a flipped classroom, students "drive" at their own pace and can pause, refresh, or review content as necessary. HyperDocs are essentially customized pages in a constantly updating digital textbook; every day you'll find new tools that enhance learning. In addition, teachers can add content from multiple sources--like those found at Curriculum Pathways . Teachers can also use , , , or Picktochart to add visual appeal to WebQuest-like packages with links to the lesson or unit HyperDoc. Another option is to use the to create timelines like the one I created here for a history HyperDoc on the Integration of the University of Mississippi .
Collaboration
Because many schools have limited resources, attempts to implement technology can prove less than functional or ideal. Nonetheless, teachers find ways to incorporate technology, and they know the importance of collaboration. HyperDocs offer the opportunity to collaborate-even if 1:1 devices aren't available. Google for Education apps seamlessly allow for sharing, editing, and collaboration-regardless of your tech expertise or school resources. New extensions, apps, and tools are constantly innovating the way students engage in classrooms, and with HyperDocs you can effortlessly package them all. Check out , AnswerGarden , , , TodaysMeet , , , and Scoot&Doodle- all of which encourage students to collaborate in new ways.
Creativity
Confession: I am ALL about the design and delivery. I resist tasks that should take 10 minutes to deliver but end up taking hours. I'm not easily satisfied with design elements and visuals, and I spend a lot of time making sure my resources are student-friendly and attractive. In addition to allowing me to be creative with both the visual and lesson design, HyperDocs encourage students to be creative as well. That's because HyperDocs are designed with students in mind, and their responses, activities, and interactions inspire teachers to consider creativity in a new way. See for yourself by clicking through my Southern Dilemma HyperDoc .

The HyperDocs Handbook was created by three talented teachers. In the same spirit, they started TeachersGiveTeachers- a site where teachers can search for HyperDoc resources and upload their own creations. Just like Curriculum Pathways, they are free, adaptable, and available in all levels and disciplines. Having just uploaded my first one and filled a folder with templates and ELA HyperDocs created by other teachers, I am officially hooked.

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Hooked on HyperDocs: 3 Reasons to Create, Use, and Share

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After a summer of working with Curriculum Pathways, my list of awesome EdTech resources has grown considerably. As all teachers know, one of the best ways to add tools to our toolboxes comes from time with our peers, time to explore and plan--both of which are in short supply during

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Explore the content on this website.  Continue to edit your personal Hyperdoc.  Post your Hyperdoc to the Hyperdoc Padlet wall.

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This website is the go to resource for educators that are implementing Hyperdocs.  Created by the founders, Lisa Highfill, Kelly Hilton, and Sarah Landis this website provides a regularly updated blog, articles, videos and information about upcoming professional development.

View the available resources on the template page. All of these resources are free to use and customize.

Think about a topic or unit that you will be teaching.  Cultivate resources for your unit of study.  Resources may include videos, activities, games, articles, websites, etc.

Choose one of the available templates. Begin to edit the template by inserting appropriate content/resources.

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Watch this introductory video about Hyperdocs.  When you have finished, post three new ideas you have learned from the video.  You can post your ideas  here.

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Education on Air- What's All The Hype About HyperDocs?

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In this article, educator Justin Birkbichler discusses how he incorporated Hyperdocs into his classroom instruction.

Read the article and think about your own teaching practice.  How is his approach similar to yours? How would you implement Hyperdocs into your own classroom?

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In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Millennium Falcon uses its hyperdrive to jump to hyperspace. In my classroom, my students jump out of their seats when they get a chance to work on HyperDocs.

HyperDocs are Google Docs that are self-contained lessons or units. The idea was developed by Lisa Highfill, Kelly Hilton, and Sarah Landis, and has taken hold in modern education. They contain questions, with links to videos, infographics, websites, or other resources to help the students discover new information. HyperDocs also contain tasks for students to complete, such as creating a Google Drawing or a Google Slide deck.

In my classroom, we've used HyperDocs as our primary manner of instruction in our history class, including this HyperDoc on Colonial Virginia and this one about Virginia's role in the American Revolution. I personally love using HyperDocs. It holds me accountable by requiring me to plan out my entire unit rather than planning day by day, which helps me to ensure that the unit flows well together.

It also allows me to critique my work and lesson delivery. In past years before I discovered HyperDocs, I delivered most of my instruction through slideshows, lectures and class discussions, and pictures and video. While this isn't inherently bad, it didn't allow for much variance in the modality that they would receive information.Now, between three units, students have explored various websites, toured interactive maps, sorted descriptors and terms, and many other ways of learning new things on their own terms.

A new favorite that will make a second appearance in our next unit is a talking head. Using an iPad app, I record myself explaining why historical figures are important. I locate a picture of each person and the app animates the mouth to move with my words. The laughter of the first student to reach that section helped serve as a tremendous hook to others.

Now I know what you're thinking. Couldn't you play the head on the Smart Board? Of course you could. But by putting the talking head in the child's hands, they can watch it as many times as they need. Think of your class. One student may find the humor in it, but still retain the information. Another may find it funny seventeen times before they truly understand it. If you're watching it as a class on the Smart Board, the teacher is in control and each student won't get a chance to rewatch it until they fully understand it.

(As a note of caution, you'll want to be sure your school's infrastructure can handle multiple videos playing at one time. We ran into some problems with the talking heads, but the students chose to stagger that task!)

HyperDocs allow me to assess students' understandings as they go along. I open each HyperDoc on my Chromebook and cycle through them as they are completing them. I open the chat box and remind them to keep working or leave them comments on their work to encourage them to recheck a response. Sometimes my students complete HyperDocs in partners, and I give them positive reinforcement for displaying good partnership. HyperDocs allow me to give quick and immediate feedback to each student, which is nearly impossible to do in a whole group setting.

Students can work at their own pace and differentiate as needed. Some students may have a strong amount of background knowledge in a topic and can move quickly, while others may need to take more time. There are Chrome extensions that read text to students, so all students are able to participate.

Generally, my HyperDocs include five to seven tasks for students to complete. I reason they can complete two tasks a day, so I base the allotted time on that, plus one day for wiggle room. When a student finishes their HyperDoc, they notify me. I check it over, suggesting any final corrections or giving them the go ahead to move ahead to the review section, which includes online flashcards or Jeopardy games of the newly learned material.

You don't have to take my word for it. I asked some of my students their feelings on HyperDocs:

"I like having different types of problems and all the different resources."

"[They] are more fun than just reading a book. [I like] the fill in the blank and the little quizzes."

"[I like] them because you get to work with a partner and you get to work on teamwork."

"[I like] how it is put together and in order."

I encourage you to try a HyperDoc in your class. You can search the web for pre-made ones, or develop your own! They are very easy to create and the payoff is limitless, considering the ability for students to self-pace and receive individualized and immediate feedback.

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Using HyperDocs in Class - Kids Discover

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In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Millennium Falcon uses its hyperdrive to jump to hyperspace. In my classroom, my students jump out of their seats when they get a chance to work on HyperDocs. HyperDocs are Google Docs that are self-contained lessons or units.

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In this video, Shawn Beard provides a tutorial on Hyperdoc basics.

After watching the video, explore the next Padlet post on Hyperdoc Templates.