Using Technology to Teach Economics and Personal Finance Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources Using Technology to Teach Economics and Personal Finance Presented by Nicole Connelly Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources AVAILABLE RESOURCES Podcasts Online Simulations and Forms Mobile Applications Games Videos Lesson/Activity-Based Multimedia For more educational resources: www.federalreserveeducation.org

PODCASTS The Economic Lowdown Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources PODCASTS The Economic Lowdown Grades 9-12 Currently 11 available In order of development, most recent first Running time at the top, from 5 ½ to 9 minutes each Transcript available to view Demo Unemployment

PODCASTS Moments in Money and Economics Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources PODCASTS Moments in Money and Economics Grades 9-12 Currently 8 available In order of development, most recent first Running time available under each podcast, from 4 – 7 minutes each Demo What is Money

ONLINE SIMULATIONS Personal Finance 101 Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources ONLINE SIMULATIONS Personal Finance 101 Grades 9-12 Currently 9 available In order of development, most recent first Running time depends on how quickly it takes to go through, avg. of 15 or more minutes each Also have modules available on resumes and the 1040EZ Some chats also available in Spanish Demo Payday Loans

ONLINE FORMS Forms Explained Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources ONLINE FORMS Forms Explained Grades 9-12 Currently 5 available In order of development, most recent first Quick look at each section of the form with explanations for each Demo 1040EZ

MOBILE APPLICATIONS Econ Ed Mobile Learning App Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources MOBILE APPLICATIONS Econ Ed Mobile Learning App Grades 9-12 Has 2 modules: credit and inflation Compatible with iPad, iPhone and iTouch devices Also available for Android

MOBILE APPLICATIONS FRED Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources MOBILE APPLICATIONS FRED Grades 9-12 Download, graph and track 251,000 economic time series from 79 sources Categories include: Academic Data Money, Banking & Finance National Accounts Population, Employment and Labor Markets Production & Business Activity Prices International Data U.S. Regional Data Related components are GeoFRED (geographical economic data) and ALFRED (archival economic data)

GAMES Show Business: Economics of Entertainment Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources GAMES Show Business: Economics of Entertainment Grades 5-8, 9-12 Currently 2 available Multiple choice quizzes tied to music or movies Bonus materials available Discussion section to begin thinking about material Activities and Resources also available Demo Another Action Hero Activities Discussion Bonus Resources Quiz

Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources GAMES Fed Quizzes Grades 5-8, 9-12 Geared toward middle – high school Five quizzes, multiple choice Print version avail Total score at the end with questions wrong Demo Structure and Functions

Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources GAMES FedMatch Grades K-6 Geared toward K-6 Three sections Three levels of difficulty Timer and number of clicks for competitiveness Glossary of terms Print-ready versions for classroom use Demo Money and Banking easy Print-ready docs Timer and sound activation New game Shuffle Show answers

VIDEOS The Fed Explained Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources VIDEOS The Fed Explained Grades 9-12 The Fed Explained highlights a broad range of new and existing resources that have been aggregated on one web page for general audiences to learn about the work of the Federal Reserve, the nation's central bank. With today's launch, The Fed Explained introduces a series of animated video briefs that use engaging graphics to illustrate economic topics and the Fed's role in the economy. The format is geared to the general public as well as students and teachers. The first in the video series is a primer on inflation, which features straightforward examples to help explain the Federal Reserve's role in managing inflation. Future videos will focus on topics such as economic growth and employment. Demo Inflation, Real vs. Potential GDP

VIDEOS Economics in Person Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources VIDEOS Economics in Person Grades 9-12 Features FRBSF economists and their research. In each video segment, viewers are invited to sit in on a five- to ten-minute discussion about special topics related to the U.S. economy. Demo US Labor Markets

VIDEOS No Frills Money Skills Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources VIDEOS No Frills Money Skills Grades 9-12 This new video series will cover a variety of personal finance topics using clear, simple language, and graphic elements so that students can better visualize the personal finance content being presented. Demo Compound Interest

VIDEOS Economic Lowdown Video Companion Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources VIDEOS Economic Lowdown Video Companion Grades 9-12 The Economic Lowdown Video Companion series helps high school students better understand economics. These brief videos use clear, simple language and graphic elements so that students can better visualize the economic concepts being presented. In the end, they will see how economic principles affect the choices they make in their everyday lives. 7 in the series Times are included once you select a video to view Demo Demand

VIDEOS The Drawing Board Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources VIDEOS The Drawing Board Grades 9-12 Short video excerpts explaining economic terms and concepts through simple, matter of fact visuals and audio 16 total Demo Public Finance

LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Financial Fables Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Financial Fables Grades Pre-K-5 Through quick, interactive online tales, students can learn useful financial management skills that will better prepare them for the future. Created for students ranging from preschool to fifth grade, Financial Fables teach students about savings, money management, and how to set short- and long-term financial goals. All fables feature a “money moral” or lesson to be learned that can be applied to everyday life. During each fable, the main character is presented with a financial dilemma and must use his or her money smarts to solve the problem. The interactive e-book features two modes: The "Read to me" function highlights text while pages are read aloud to younger students. The "Read by myself" function lets older students read at their own pace. Each fable is designed around the concept that it’s never too early to start learning about financial responsibility. Demo Inflation – chat with economist and lesson

LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Children’s Literature Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Children’s Literature 28+ available ranging from pre-K to 8th grade Through the STL Fed website, many of these are compatible with whiteboard and Promethean board technology

LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Fifty Nifty Econ Cards Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Fifty Nifty Econ Cards Includes teacher’s guide with activity and game ideas Geared toward K-6 Also has a chart of the concepts and recommended grade level usage Assessments are available for each grade that can be customized Bingo available which can also be customized Can order a set online Also available in Spanish

LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Core Concept Cards Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Core Concept Cards Grades 5-8, 9-12 Includes teacher’s guide with activity and game ideas Geared toward 9-12 Also has a chart of the concepts and recommended grade level usage Assessments are available for each grade that can be customized Bingo available which can also be customized Can print a set or use interactive version online

LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED The Classroom Economist Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED The Classroom Economist Grades 9-12 The Classroom Economist features video and PowerPoint content designed to clarify and enhance teacher understanding of core economic and Federal Reserve topics. This content provides lesson demonstrations and resource ideas to help teachers bring the economic topics to life in the classroom. 9 in the series thus far Demo Unemployment or Inflation – chat with economist and lesson

LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Building Wealth Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Building Wealth Grades 9-12 This version accompanies the existing PDF version Includes video excerpts and interactive tools for wealth building Also in SMART Board

LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Online Courses Federal Reserve Multimedia Resources LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Online Courses Grades 9-12 11 currently available Includes assessment throughout

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