Google slides as a Hyperdoc

In the United States, we love google and google software. The rest of the world prefers microsoft. That is not of particular importance however. It is only noteworthy because google will likely be the software of classrooms in America. For that reason it is important for K-12 educators to understand google software. Google slides do not have to be just words on a screen used for lecture, google slides can be so much more. I found a "beginners guide" to hyperdocs and found it to be a nice thorough enough video that showcases, in a beginners fashion, some capabilities of hyperdocs via google slides. 

As I noted previously, the world uses Microsoft, whereas America uses Google, and while I personally think that Microsoft has a significant gap between them and other software, Google slides are by no means bad. I think that Google slides are a nice, friendly on the eyes software, that, while it may not possess ALL of the capabilities of PowerPoint, it still very much can hold its own as a suitable program for educational settings. On the whole, Google Slides is very similar to PowerPoint, but Google owned programs flow better through Slides. That means that educators can connect Google Docs, Google Sheets, even Google Maps to their Slides, among other tools, and the classroom can access it all through the sole Google Slides. This can streamline a lesson and make it significantly easier for students to access a multitude of links, sites, etc. Using Slides as a hyperdoc also creates a centralized base for all essential links, sources, and embedded tools. 

Since hyperdocs are interactive, it will be much more engaging for the students because it isn't a boring lecture. They are enabled to click around, explore a little, and that can help stimulate their learning and consequently, their understanding. Speaking of understanding, educators have to understand hyperdocs as well, and there are many online resources where educators can get some inspiration. While this site, may not be exclusive to Google slides, it offers templates and ideas for hyperdocs. There is a paid subscription to access ALL of the sites resources, but there is a free option that allows for usage. Overall, hyperdocs via google slides can elevate a lesson. It can help students stay engaged and promote further understanding and learning if done right. In order to do it right, educators have to learn the program they wish to use, or find templates or learning opportunities for themselves.