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

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

3. PODCASTS The Economic Lowdown
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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

4. PODCASTS Moments in Money and Economics
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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

5. ONLINE SIMULATIONS Personal Finance 101
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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

6. ONLINE FORMS Forms Explained
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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

7. MOBILE APPLICATIONS Econ Ed Mobile Learning App
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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

8. MOBILE APPLICATIONS FRED
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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)

9. GAMES Show Business: Economics of Entertainment
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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

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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

11. 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

12. VIDEOS The Fed Explained
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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

13. VIDEOS Economics in Person
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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

14. VIDEOS No Frills Money Skills
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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

15. VIDEOS Economic Lowdown Video Companion
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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

16. VIDEOS The Drawing Board
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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

17. LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Financial Fables
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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

18. LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Children’s Literature
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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

19. LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Fifty Nifty Econ Cards
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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

20. LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Core Concept Cards
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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

21. LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED The Classroom Economist
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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

22. LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Building Wealth
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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

23. LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Online Courses
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LESSON/ACTIVITY BASED Online Courses
Grades 9-12
11 currently available
Includes assessment throughout

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