In this short video tutorial, I demonstrate how to search for sourdough starter information online and explain tips for evaluating the websites to find fermenting answers.
My sourdough journey began with a friend sharing a starter from her own batch with instructions on naming her and how to feed her. As I became more interested in the process and variations of my starter, I learned that I in-fact have a Herman starter and not a true sourdough starter. With a quick search on my phone of the steps to create a sourdough starter from scratch, I attempted and failed miserably in my endeavor.
Taking the time to properly search and evaluate websites for clear instructions and visuals has paid off with better references on how to ferment a sourdough starter from scratch.
When explaining how to perform searches online to beginners, a video can best communicate how to decide which results to click. My sourdough starter topic is relevant, engaging and genuinely interesting to many people. Additionally, I utilized Gemini 2.0, from Google AI, to create a title and script for a video demonstration on how to search for information online about sourdough starter. I needed the video to be 1-3 minutes, so I prompted Gemini to update to a 3 minute time limit. Gemini gave me a video outline with a friendly, encouraging, and informative script style, but I still needed to know how best to organize the information and transition from idea to idea in a meaningful way. Next, I took to Canva to create images and record audio for a video presentation with a sourdough theme. The first cut of my video was well over my 3 minute limit, ending at 6 minutes! Thankfully, Canva is fairly simple to edit. After deleting some explanation and speeding up my audio recording, I managed to compile an exact 3 minute video.
As a librarian, the best part of this video tutorial is its multiple uses. The video itself is a teaching resource in explaining how to search for information online about sourdough starter specifically or any topic of choice. The video can also be used as a template or example for both teachers and students to follow in creating their own video presentations to demonstrate new learning. While students in our district are not allowed to use AI on class assignments, teachers are free to use the tool.
Now without further ado, please enjoy my informative video on performing and evaluating online information for creating a sourdough starter!
I loved your video topic, what a fun and relatable way to teach online research skills! Your personal story made it engaging, and I liked how you emphasized evaluating websites for clarity and visuals. Using Gemini and Canva was a smart combo, and it’s great that your final product can serve as a model for both teachers and students. Thanks for sharing such a creative and useful tutorial!
ReplyDeleteTHis was so much fun! It was a great way to demo information literacy skills, and now I'm also fired up to make sourdogh bread! Nice work!
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ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job with this video! I enjoyed the topic and how you walked us through different ways to search for reliable information about sourdough starters. Organizing your steps using Canva looked great. It was clear and visually appealing and made it easy to see the searches up close. I also appreciated how you explained the differences between blog posts, reputable cooking sites, and educational resources. Thank you for sharing your process and some great research tips!
Landa Langford
Your personal sourdough journey provides a relatable and engaging context for demonstrating effective online search and website evaluation skills, crucial for learners of all ages. The process of using Gemini for scripting and Canva for visual creation showcases practical applications of technology in developing valuable instructional resources for both students and educators. Well Done!
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