#1 USE TEXT TO LEAVE SIMPLE DIRECTIONS - just type in the chat and select the magic wand and your text will pop up in front of your as a Note.
#2 SCREENSHOTS ARE AN EASY WAY TO ADD IMAGES OR TEXT - just screenshot something on another page, and then drag and drop the file to bring it into your world. Couldn’t be simpler!
#3 MAKE THE WORLD YOUR OWN (i.e. easter eggs for your students, GIFs, and other window dressing)
For inspiration, check out this lesson on Quadrilaterals. It’s a great example of how to lay out a FULL lesson in MegaMinds
**https://megaminds.world/URvGgLt**
This Classroom contains five ‘learning stations’ where students can engage with new content and/or activities. There is also a fun activity for students to try in the Discussion Zone.
You can use a classroom in any way you want. Assign it for homework as a full lesson to use in flipped model teaching, use parts of it as a hook or reward in class, set up an interactive learning station in your classroom, or simply use it as a repository for your students to re-visit at any time during the year.
MegaMinds is an incredibly flexible tool pedagogically, and we’re excited to see how you use it!
In general, an effective educational world will have these distinct areas:
A Direct Learning area
This is where your lesson is given.
An Interactive Learning area
Pick a area in your world where you can design an activity for your students to practice what they’ve learned in your lesson. For example, students could make use of 3D objects, the 3D pen, text, videos and even GIFs to demonstrate their understanding of the material.
A Reflection area
Pick a area where you can wrap up the lesson for your students. Leave a short quiz, exit poll, or sign out sheet to gauge their learning (just drop a link to your quiz or Google Form and pin it). Consider creating a wrap up video to reinforce to your students what you want them to come away with and remind them they have full access to return to this world at any time.
We strongly encourage teachers to record personalized videos and/or audio for your students. Give them specific information on what they’ll be learning in your room and always leave directions on what to do next. This will help make your world feel more intentional and personal to them. Show your unique personality and style. Be someone they can connect with and look up to. Be encouraging! You can have a big social-emotional impact on your students’ experience even if you’re not there in person.