Hyperdocs are Google Docs that include several different google tools (forms, videos, sites, slides, etc) that engage students (adult and children) in learning. There are many pros of using Hyperdocs for remote learning environment such as students being able to learn and work independently at their own pace due to everything being available and not having to wait for the teacher, the instructor can put in material to encourage students to explore the topic beyond the original assignment, and students can share what they learn with other students. Another positive for the instructor in using Hyperdocs is the ability to make the lesson personal and to easily make changes and once happy about that instructors can reuse the lesson. There are few negatives when using Hyperdocs in remote learning with the most obvious one being a lack of internet access for all students. If students do not have access they will not be able to explore the tools. Another will be students needing a teacher in the room to direct them through the steps and to answer any questions. Ther could be compatibility issues with Google since an hyperdoc is formatted on Google Doc, but I was not able to find any documents or tools that did not work. I want to point out that currently many schools are using different platforms like Schoology that are based on the idea of Hyperdocs with teacher utilizing Google tools to engage students in learning.
I first want to give a website that includes a list of educational Hyperdocs that I found. I loved that this site includes different lesson plans that include resources for books so librarians may want to utilize them. https://sites.google.com/view/peterson-web-page/hyperdocs
Next I chose the Hyperdoc that included a study on Greek Mythlogy, I chose this because in our household we are Rick Riodian fans. https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fc5sZ5gs-7rTju9TFplSC3iqPNgFkMPDmI4YqSfeAE/edit
This Hyperdoc could easily be used to go with one of Uncle Rick’s books with some modification. The Hyperdoc has digital assignments such as making comics or posters that will allow student to build skills outside the subject material. The text set with quizzes, Greek gods family tree, and videos are great tools and would be great to compare to the characters in Rick Riodian’s books.
I do like the idea that a Hyperdoc can be changed as you encounter problems with it and then saved for later when it finally all works like planned. The Greek Mythology Hyperdoc seemed like it clear directions on how to tackle the project. Adding a book study of a Rick Riordan book would be a more engaging way to run a book club. Thanks for sharing!
I loved the two examples that you shared. The first website is a wealth of information! I’ll be saving that one – I’m sure it will come in handy. I also really liked your Greek Mythology hyperdoc you shared. I actually shared a book assignment based hyperdoc, so it would be easy to combine some ideas from both to create a hyperdoc to follow a Rick Riordan book!