This video provides a basic explanation of the Federal Reserve. It includes different aspects of The Fed such as Fed reserves, the structure of The Fed, interest rates, and economic stability. There are no prerquisites and it could be used for any business, economics or finance class.
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
This could be used in class or homework for individuals or groups.
Technical Requirements:
Google Chrome was used.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Understand what the Federal Reserve is
Understand the structure of the Federal Reserve
Determine what the Federal Reserve does and how it affects the US economy.
Target Student Population:
High school or undergraduate students in an economic, money and banking course,
Any course that includes economic information related to the Federal Reserve.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The video does a good job of explaining the history, purpose and function of the federal reserve.
The video includes pertinent and accurate information about the Federal Reserve, its operations, and effects on the economy.
The content is accurate.
Concerns:
Some of the slides were read without additional information.
A picture of Janet Yellen dates the video.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Provides accurate explanations of the function of the Federal Reserve.
Excellent resource for visualizing the parts of a dollar and how the US is divided into the 12 districts.
Could be used as part of an in-class lecture, additional resource for an online course, or part of an assignment.
increases the potential for student learning.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Video is easy to use
Visually appealing.
Clear voice
Concerns:
None
Creative Commons:
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