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Apply - preloaded vocabulary lists that can enhance general vocabulary but is not tightly linked to targeted classroom objective.
Wordnik.com - a variety of information about a word that can be used by teacher or student. Also has images. Check out before hand since it can pull up multiple meanings that may not be K-8.**
Has a Word of the Day
Explain or Restate - a teacher or student could use this site for this stage. Refine & Reflect - students can use this resource to look up a word to find out synonyms, word visualization, etymology, etc. So students could use this to prepare their presentation on a word, or words for the week. (Haiku, Powerpoint, Educreations, Keynote, Podcast with Pixie, etc.) Can be used with Thinking Maps: double bubble, tree map, analygies
For some options you would want to be the owner of the wall. Can be used to also turn in tasks using QR codes.*
Restate: students can list their definition in their own terms Discuss or Refine & Reflect have students list synonyms or antonyms of the words working in groups Apply - students can upload their work from the iPads onto this device using QR codes
Is not free but about $29 - $50 a year, very intuitive*
Apply - students can create their learning on various words during the week and then upload their work on the This Week's Vocab in Room 222 newsletter
Tag Galaxy - put in a word and pulls from flickr; need to look at all words because pulls from flickr; would really have students use since the pool of photos come from flickr
Refine and Reflect - great way to show connections to other connecting words (landscape) as a refining of the term
Studyblue.com - flashcard creation and does have some study function. Cannot export.
Explain - teacher could create cards for definition (which are provided). Some come with pictures.
Quizlet.com - flashcard creation, study and game function. Can be exported as embed code. **
Discuss - have a set of words created and use the embed code on Edmodo or Blendspace for students to use at Learning stations. Another use, would be to have this enbeded on the classroom website for students to work with at home since it is a live link. Apply - have students choose which type of game/interaction with the set for end of week.
Discuss - using the spinner on Class Tools.net and put the words in the spinner. Students mark off the term on their Bingo sheet as students state the definition. Each student takes a turn (use stickpick app) to spin, create the definition, and then remove. Classmates do not shout out the word to check that a student that shouts 'Bingo!' picked the correct terms.
Jigsaw Planet - take a picture and make a jigsaw; check out photos before; have to have an account but can get embed code of puzzle
Explain - a teacher can have a definition and use this resource to create a jigsaw picture. Could be used as a great anticipatory set and have students solve the puzzle to guess the word.
Question: What other applications can the embed code be inserted into for this use?
Photovisi - a collage maker with words; much like picollage; does not need sign in but check photos before hand for students to use; *
Show or Restate - students could use this and label the vocabulary; could be used for multiple meanings. Would need to teach students how to take screenshot to use in their products.
recordmp3.org - mp3 recording but does take you to another window for the recording, also provides a link or embed code
Restate: students can create a picture, definition and record an MP3 stating their information and why they chose the picture.
Restate: for students and using padlet. Have students find a picture of the vocabulary word (multiple meanings would be great) and have each student place it on the collaborative padlet page. In addition have each student create a Vocaroo to add to the padlet. (has a handy button that can be added under the picture. Apply: students create a 'page' for their weekly vocabulary with a restated definition, picture, sentence, and provide a reasoning for their choice using a Vocaroo.
Apply - students can play the Bingo Baker game to review the vocabulary bingo. One example is to have noun, verb, etc on a card and the teacher calls the word and the students have to indicate what type of speech it is. Can create a QR code and play on line Use goqr.me for a generator
Apply - students create a crossword puzzle that can be sent to other students as a way to show their learning. Can be played online, create a QR code and have students. Speed test.
Apply - students create a jeopardy game that can be sent to other students as a way to show their learning. Discuss - teacher creates a game to provide additional information about the vocabulary.
Think, Pair, Share - low tech but effective
Discuss -
Remind -
Apply - send home a link to the Crossword Puzzle, Bingo Game, or Jeopardy for parents
Teacher must be aware of the robust vocabulary that students must learn in order to meet the AZC&CR standards. One way to create this awareness is to have teachers indicate, highlight, and prepare words in a document that should be explicitly taught. Using crocodoc.com , load a the example of a text to be read and have a team of teachers annotate the words. This resource can be used much like google.docs to highlight and indicate what strategy to be used.
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