Understanding Drag and Drop Activities

Michelle Furry, a fourth-grade teacher, presents a tutorial on creating drag-and-drop activities in Google Slides. She explains three types of activities: labeling, charts and organizers, and movable pieces. Each section provides step-by-step instructions on setting up these activities, including tips on locking elements and using images as backgrounds. The video emphasizes the versatility of drag-and-drop activities across different subjects and the importance of teaching students how to use the undo button.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Creating animations in Google Slides

• Using drag and drop activities in Google Slides

• Designing presentations in PowerPoint

• Editing videos for classroom use

What is the first type of drag and drop activity discussed?

• Creating a quiz

• Designing a presentation

• Labeling activity

• Making a video

Why does Michelle prefer to leave slides in presentation format for drag and drop activities?

• It allows for more space to manipulate pieces

• It is easier to print

• It makes the slides more colorful

• It reduces file size

What is the purpose of locking elements in a drag and drop activity?

• To prevent students from moving them

• To make them invisible

• To change their color

• To delete them

What type of activity involves using charts or organizers?

• Editing videos

• Creating animations

• Designing logos

• Categorizing information

In the triangle categorization chart, what are students asked to do?

• Categorize triangles by angles

• Draw new triangles

• Color the triangles

• Erase the triangles

What is a tip for managing space in drag and drop activities?

• Place elements off the slide

• Use fewer elements

• Use smaller fonts

• Increase slide size

What are movable pieces in the context of drag and drop activities?

• Text boxes

• Manipulatives or numbers

• Background images

• Static images

How can students use numbers multiple times in a drag and drop activity?

• By copying and pasting them

• By resizing them

• By using the undo button

• By duplicating them

What is a crucial tool for students to learn when using drag and drop activities?

• The save button

• The undo button

• The print button

• The redo button