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Curipod is a unique tool that allows teachers to combine the power of AI with the tool feature set of something like kahoot.
In this introduction, we will use curipod to generate a custom lesson on a novel. We will utilize the provided activities to get better engagement from students.
Let’s start by logging in/signing up. Visit curipod.com. At the top right of the page, there is a “Sign Up For Free” button. It is totally fine to use your Google account for this, and it makes the process a little more simple
Ok. Now that the boring part is out of the way, let’s build some education materials!
On the home page of our account, we have a couple of “Get Lesson” buttons. We will go ahead and click on one of these to get started.
That provides us with a list of options. All of these are super helpful, but the one we will be looking at in this part is “Generate a lesson.” Let’s click on that to continue.
Next, we will select our subject area. In this demo, I’ll be an ELA teacher.
Once I’ve selected my subject area, I get options for the specific topics I’m looking for. For the demo, I’ll select “Novel Study.”
I’ll then provide the title and author of the book, a chapter if I want the lesson to be limited to the single chapter rather than the entire book, and then a focus point from the pretty lengthy list of options.
Once I’ve made my selections, I’ll click on “Next.”
The next page will ask me to set a grade level, and will allow me to select a language and refine the “prompt” of the lesson.
The cool thing about this page is that I can also align to standards. I’m going to click on this button to get started.
You will get a spinning circle window with Arkansas and the provided grade already selected.
Give it a few seconds (it does take several), and the system will automatically suggest standard alignment options for you. Click the one you would like to use.
I can align to multiple standards by repeating my last action. I’m good for now, so I’ll click on “Get Lesson”
Next, you will get a screen that tells you what is happening in the background. Some of these take a little bit. It takes around a minute to fully complete the lesson build.
Once that finishes, we will be taken to our “Designer” window. This is very similar to Google Slides or Canva.
All of the text is editable. Just double-click anywhere to edit, and use the slide thumbnails at the bottom to progress through the presentation.
Ok… Now the cool part.I’m going to hit the preview button at the top right. This will allow me to see both the “big screen” or teacher screen AND a sample student screen to see how the activities will work.
Now I see two screens, the student on the left, and the projector or teacher screen on the right. There are a few things to pay attention to here:
1: This is the link students will access to see what is currently on the student screen.
2: This is the pin code that students must enter to join your class (spaces don’t have to be typed)
3: This is the button you will see when you hover over the teacher’s side. It let’s you mute the annoying music… You are welcome.
4: This is where students will enter the pin code.
I’ll go ahead and enter the pin code then hit join.
On the teacher screen, I will immediately see that a student has joined, and a nickname will be provided. This nickname protects student anonymity, but it also ties back to the student’s real name for detailed review.
As a student, I’ll provide my real name, and click submit. That shows the student a waiting page, and the teacher has a user and management page.
Kids like to click buttons… If they click on the “Slides” button on the left, before the lesson starts, they will only see the intro slide.
When students have all joined the activity, the teacher can click on the “start” button.
At this point, students are directed to look at the board, and the intro slide is shown on the main screen. Again, if the student clicks on slides, they only see the active slide. This is GREAT if you have kids who struggle reading from their seats.
Once you reach an activity slide, your buttons will change. in this example, I can set an activity timer. It defaults to a recommended value, but the +/- buttons allow me to modify it. When I’m ready, I’ll click on “Start Activity.”
Students will get a countdown, then the activity will start.
Students will complete the activity. Sometimes it is writing, sometimes it is multiple choice, sometimes they have to draw a picture…
Once a student submits, they will receive a waiting screen with the ability to edit their response.
Teachers will see how many responses have been issued so far, and they can add a minute to the activity or end it at any time.
Some activities allow voting after everything is submitted. I’ll click on “Start Voting.”
Students will be presented with all of the answers (unnamed), and they click their proposed option. I’m seeing a duplicate here because you have to have at least two options to vote on…
After voting ends, either because time runs out or all students vote, the rankings will be shown, and the winning students will get congratulatory screens.
To present this for real, I would click on the “Start Now” button instead of preview. Then, the process is identical. You will just see the “big screen” or teacher screen side of things.
Important Notes
- Every activity is editable.
- Several activities will provide AI feedback to the students for things such as clear answers, supporting details, and error checking.
- Every slide is fully editable. Don’t feel like you have to stick with the provided layout.
- You can add and remove slides and activities.
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- What is Curipod and what makes it unique?
- Curipod is an educational tool that combines the power of AI with interactive features similar to platforms like Kahoot. It allows teachers to generate custom lessons and create engaging activities for students.
- How can I get started with Curipod?
- Visit curipod.com and click on the “Sign Up For Free” button in the top right corner. You can easily sign up using your Google account. Once logged in, click on one of the “Get Lesson” buttons on the home page to start building educational materials.
- How do I generate a lesson on a specific topic using Curipod?
- After clicking “Get Lesson,” choose “Generate a lesson.” Then, select your subject area (e.g., ELA) and the specific topic (e.g., Novel Study). Provide the title and author of the book (and a chapter if needed), and a focus point for the lesson. Finally, set the grade level, language, refine the prompt, and align to standards if desired.
- Can I align Curipod lessons with educational standards?
- Yes, Curipod allows you to align lessons with specific standards. On the lesson generation page, click the button to align to standards. The system will suggest standard alignment options for you to choose from.
- What is the “Designer” window and how do I use it?
- The “Designer” window is similar to Google Slides or Canva. It is where you can edit the lesson slides. All of the text is editable by double-clicking. Use the slide thumbnails at the bottom to navigate through the presentation.
- How do I preview the lesson and how do students join the activity?
- Click the “Preview” button in the top right corner to see both the teacher and student screens. Students access the lesson using a link and pin code displayed on the teacher screen. Students enter this pin code to join the class activity.
- How do interactive activities work in Curipod?
- Once students have joined, click “Start” to begin the lesson. Navigate through the slides until you reach an activity slide. Set a timer for the activity and click “Start Activity.” Students will then complete the activity (e.g., writing, multiple choice, drawing). Some activities will provide AI feedback to the students.
- Can I customize the generated lessons and activities in Curipod?
- Yes, every activity and slide is fully editable. You can add, remove, and modify slides and activities to suit your teaching needs. The layout of the slides can also be changed.