A slideshow divides content into more manageable “chunks” of text, images, and/or instruction. The content is set apart from other instruction on a page, and students view one slide at a time, clicking an arrow to proceed to the next “chunk” of information.
The text that appears above a slideshow activity should direct students to click through the slideshow and should tell them what the slideshow will show them or what they should learn from it.
Language Arts Sample
Why do professional scientists take the time to write up their research results and get them published in scholarly journals? Study the slides below to learn some of the reasons.
The Crash Test (Dummy)
Consider how many areas of our lives depend upon the research of scientists. The cars we drive, the food and water we consume, the electronic gadgets we use, the medicine we trust, the weather alerts we rely on—all are based on the principles of science. In fact, you’d probably find it hard to think of one thing you use every day that doesn’t incorporate scientific knowledge in some way.
In a science-based society like ours, it makes sense that researchers consistently share what they learn with others. We depend on science writing, or the publications of scientists, to keep us safe, to improve our lives, and to bring us peace of mind.
Interest Groups
One of the reasons why scientists publish reports of their experiments has little to do with informing the average citizen. They share their results so that other scientists can replicate, or copy, their work. For a scientific result to be considered accurate and reliable, it has to be reproduced by other scientists and with the same results. Even when scientists replicate a study exactly, they sometimes draw a different—and equally important—conclusion. Working together in this way, scientists can determine if a theory or hypothesis is always true and therefore should be considered a fact, one of the unchanging rules of the universe.
Peer Closer
Another reason why scientists publish their work is to have their methods reviewed by other scientists. For example, if a research team leaves out an important step in an experiment, reviews by peers can help them correct this error. Scientific peer reviews are conducted for the same reason that you have your English papers reviewed by classmates: to help people find problems and correct them. In the scientific community, this process provides a means of checks and balances that keeps scientists both honest and careful. Since other scientists can either confirm or disprove the findings of a researcher, peer reviews lend credibility, or integrity, to the work of all scientists.
Knowledge at Work
Scientists also publish scientific texts to tell professionals in other fields the conclusions they have drawn. Many businesses and government organizations rely on this kind of information to design, create, and update their products. Other professionals use newly published scientific knowledge to improve the services they provide, as when a doctor uses new scientific discoveries to treat her patients with heart disease.
Many scientific articles are also available to the general public. So, for instance, if you wanted to know what studies are underway regarding volcanoes, for instance, you can find several online. In addition to the very technical research reports written by scientists, many magazines, websites, and television shows also publish scientific information for the general public.
The Next Job
One reason scientists publish articles is not that different from the motives of any author—they publish to make others aware of their name and work. While this may seem like a somewhat selfish reason for publishing scientific texts, it gives potential employers a place to start when looking for a scientist to employ. Companies often want the best in the field, especially when they plan to pay large salaries for such a position. If they can read a job candidate’s published research papers and articles, businesses can gain valuable insight into that individual’s expertise.
Sample Formatting
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[insert slideshow]
[slide 1]
[image] 669837772
The Crash Test (Dummy)
Consider how many areas of our lives depend upon the
research of scientists. The cars we drive, the food
and water we consume, the electronic gadgets we use,
the medicine we trust, the weather alerts we rely
on—all are based on the principles of science. In
fact, you’d probably find it hard to think of one
thing you use every day that
doesn’t incorporate scientific knowledge in
some way.
In a science-based society like ours, it makes sense
that researchers consistently share what they learn
with others. We depend on
science writing, or the publications
of scientists, to keep us safe, to improve our lives,
and to bring us peace of mind.
[slide 2]
[image] 639884194
Copy That
One of the reasons why scientists publish reports of
their experiments has little to do with informing the
average citizen. They share their results so that
other scientists can replicate, or
copy, their work. For a scientific result to be
considered accurate and reliable, it has to be
reproduced by other scientists and with the same
results. Even when scientists replicate a study
exactly, they sometimes draw a different—and equally
important—conclusion. Working together in this way,
scientists can determine if a theory or hypothesis is
always true and therefore should be considered a fact,
one of the unchanging rules of the universe.
[slide 3]
[image] 1073248046
Peer Closer
Another reason why scientists publish their work is to
have their methods reviewed by other scientists. For
example, if a research team leaves out an important
step in an experiment, reviews by peers can help them
correct this error. Scientific peer reviews are
conducted for the same reason that you have your
English papers reviewed by classmates: to help people
find problems and correct them. In the scientific
community, this process provides a means of checks and
balances that keeps scientists both honest and
careful. Since other scientists can either confirm or
disprove the findings of a researcher, peer reviews
lend
credibility, or integrity, to the
work of all scientists.
[slide 4]
[image] 200247056
Knowledge at Work
Scientists also publish scientific texts to tell
professionals in other fields the conclusions they
have drawn. Many businesses and government
organizations rely on this kind of information to
design, create, and update their products. Other
professionals use newly published scientific knowledge
to improve the services they provide, as when a doctor
uses new scientific discoveries to treat her patients
with heart disease.
Many scientific articles are also available to the
general public. So, for instance, if you wanted to
know what studies are underway regarding volcanoes,
for instance, you can find several online. In addition
to the very technical research reports written by
scientists, many magazines, websites, and television
shows also publish scientific information for the
general public.
[slide 5]
[image] 367101488
The Next Job
One reason scientists publish articles is not that
different from the motives of any author—they publish
to make others aware of their name and work. While
this may seem like a somewhat selfish reason for
publishing scientific texts, it gives potential
employers a place to start when looking for a
scientist to employ. Companies often want the best in
the field, especially when they plan to pay large
salaries for such a position. If they can read a job
candidate’s published research papers and articles,
businesses can gain valuable insight into that
individual’s expertise.
[end slideshow]
Examples
Slideshows can be used in all subject areas to “chunk” content into a series of slides. Slideshows are particularly useful for illustrating examples, showing stages in a process, or presenting a series of simple steps. Slideshows typically include one image and some text per slide. Each slide may or may not include a header. If there is a header, it should appear beneath the image.
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| Science Example | View Example |
Customizable Content
Below are the suggested specifications for using images and interactive components within this interactive.
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Constraints:
Preferred image orientation:
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| Nested Interactives? |
Yes! The following interactive(s) can be used on each slide.
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| Audio/Video? |
| Yes! Audio and Video can be used on each slide. |
Note: Interactive requests are subject to change, based on content type, image size and usability.
Formatting Template
To use a Slideshow in one of your lessons, copy and paste the text shown below, and replace the placeholder text with your own.
[insert slideshow]
[slide 1]
[image] Shutterstock ID: ImageID1
Header in Bold-faced text (if
needed)
Instructional text . . .
[slide 2]
[image] Shutterstock ID: ImageID2
Header in Bold-faced text (if
needed)
Instructional text . . .
[slide 3]
[image] Shutterstock ID: ImageID3
Header in Bold-faced text (if
needed)
Instructional text . . .
[slide 4]
[image] Shutterstock ID: ImageID4
Header in Bold-faced text (if
needed)
Instructional text . . .
[slide 5]
[image] Shutterstock ID: ImageID5
Header in Bold-faced text (if
needed)
Instructional text . . .
[end slideshow]
NOTE: In some special cases, you may choose to create a slideshow without images. In most cases, though, you should include images.
