Back in 2019, NGPF launched short tutorial videos to help teachers successfully implement NGPF activities in the classroom. Great news - these popular videos are getting an update! 

What are Teacher Tip Videos?

Teacher Tip videos are short videos exploring a range of NGPF activities through the eyes of veteran personal finance teacher and NGPF super fan, Amanda Volz. Teacher Tip videos are designed to guide teachers through the activity and offer tips, tricks, and ideas for implementing the activity in the classroom. 

Where can I find Teacher Tip videos? 

Teacher Tip videos can be found in two places - 

1. Linked at the top of the activity document. Note: not all NGPF activities have a Teacher Tip video.
2. In the Teacher Tip Videos section of the NGPF Video Library. 

Which videos have been updated? 

Paying for College unit activities are first off the launch pad: 

• ANALYZE: A FAFSA Submission Summary
• ANALYZE: College and Career Choices
• COMPARE: Which Repayment Option is Best?
• INTERACTIVE: Payback
• INTERACTIVE: Sticker Price vs Net Price
• RESEARCH: Finding Scholarships & Grants

When will additional videos be added and updated? 

We will be updating these videos on a rolling basis with the goal of having a Teacher Tip video for every activity in the NGPF Semester Course. Stay tuned to the NGPF blog for highlights and updates! 

Teacher Tip Video Spotlight: RESEARCH: Finding Scholarships & Grants

In this activity, students will find scholarships and grants to help them pay for college as well as develop a step-by-step plan to apply for one scholarship or grant. In the Teacher Tip video, Amanda provides an overview of the activity, time it takes to complete, and implementation ideas for the classroom! 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.

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