Using Resources Effectively in Class

The video provides tips for using Amplify 638 ELA research collections, specifically for the Titanic unit, but applicable to other topics. It suggests using artifacts from textbooks to reduce screen time and engage students in activities like scavenger hunts. The teacher explains how to organize resources in folders, use them for warm-ups, and prepare students for essays by familiarizing them with source documents.

What is the primary goal of using the Amplify 638 ELA research collections as mentioned in the introduction?

• To increase screen time for students

• To provide more textbooks to students

• To reduce screen time for students

• To eliminate the use of textbooks

How are the artifacts from Amplify organized for student use?

• In a random order

• In digital folders

• In physical folders with numbered lists

• In a single textbook

During the scavenger hunt activity, how do students find the answers?

• By asking the teacher

• By using numbered resources

• By using the internet

• By guessing the answers

What is the purpose of the slide shown after the scavenger hunt?

• To show the next activity

• To display the correct source and answer

• To provide a break for students

• To introduce a new topic

What do students use to answer questions based on specific sources?

• A digital app

• A group discussion

• A worksheet

• A textbook

How are the source documents used at the start of classes?

• As a homework assignment

• As a warm-up activity

• As a final exam

• As a group project

What benefit do students gain from using these resources for unit essays?

• They become familiar with finding information

• They can use the internet for essays

• They can avoid writing essays

• They can write essays without any resources

What is the main advantage of taking sources off the computer?

• It allows students to access information offline

• It makes students dependent on technology

• It reduces the need for physical books

• It increases screen time

How do students benefit from flipping through the resources?

• They can avoid doing any work

• They can memorize the content

• They can skip the essay writing process

• They can find information quickly for essays