Strategy 1: Learn from Visual Displays of Word
Relationships within Text One word mapping tools that support visual representation are Wordle and Wordsift www.wordle.net -a free Web application that allows you to create a word Cloud based on Frequency of words. Strategy 2: Take a Digital Vocabulary Field Trip Teachers can create a digital version of a vocabulary field trip using a free online program called Trackstar trackstar.4teachers.org- It allows you to collect a series of websites and annotate them so that students follow the online journey. Strategy 3: Connect Fun and Learning with Online Vocabulary Games These sites can be bookmarked for students’ independent practice and can provide a basis for whole-group instruction. www.vocabulary.com- games include crossword puzzles. Picture-word matches, word scrambles, and 8 letters in search of a Word. Strategy 4: Use Media to Express Vocabulary Knowledge A multimedia composing and presentation tool that is often underused is PowerPoint . We have certainly seen many poor PowerPoint example (ex: the ubiquitous three bullet points and silly clip art approach). www.prezi.com- this allows the student to create a multimedia presentation with special effects and live video embedded into the PowerPoint. Strategy 5: Take advantage of Online Word Reference tools · The visual thesaurus website complements its fee-based content with free information such as the Behind the Dictionary and Teachers at Work columns and teacher-created themed word lists. Many use multiple distribution platforms to reach learners wherever they are www.visualthesaurus.com– list free information such as the Behind the Dictionary and Teachers at work columns.
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Sandra Johnson
10/30/2012 12:24:13 pm
Very informative and helpful
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