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21 Digital Tools to Build Vocabulary (Infographic)

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I previously published 21 Digital Tools to Build Vocabulary which has been widely read and quite popular with educators.
Beth Dichter's insight:

This infographic provides 21 digital tools that help build vocabulary. It is split into the following sections:

* Reference Tools

* Word Clouds
* Games and Reviews

* Word Walls and More

Why use digital tools?  Here are a few reasons (and there are many more). They allow students to hear spoken words; often words are acccompanied with images, providing a deeper understanding; students may play and manipulate words; and create virtual word walls. We are told to personalize instruction today and digital tools help us do that. Teaching vocabulary is critical and these tools will provide you with resources for a range of students. For more information on the tools you might look at the original post located at http://www.learningunlimitedllc.com/2013/02/20-digital-tools-for-vocabulary/

Audrey's curator insight, November 16, 2013 7:48 AM

This is really great.  It is very helpful for students, particularly those whose first language is not English and are learning subjects in the UK.  

Melissa Jenkins 's curator insight, November 16, 2013 8:33 AM

Time to make use of this. 

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21 Literacy Resources For The Digital Teacher

21 Literacy Resources For The Digital Teacher | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Beth Dichter's insight:

The digital tools listed in this post are focused on vocabulary instruction, a key concern given the Common Core State Standards. Vocabulary comes into play when we look at reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students need to have a broad vocabulary, and we can support this through both direct and indirect instruction. This post provides links to online tools in the areas of:

* Reference Tools

* Word Clouds

* Games and Reviews
* Word Walls and Virtual Field Trips

The post states:

Digital tools allows students to:

* hear pronunciations;

* read words in a variety of authentic examples;

* view photos and images related to words;

* reinforce word learning through interactive games;

* play with and manipulate language;

* discover rhyming words; and

* collaborate with classmates to create virtual words walls.

Consider checking out this post and providing time for students to explore some of these tools in and outside the classroom.

 

Fabrice Marcoux's curator insight, February 21, 2013 2:19 AM

Feel at home in the a-tom

Ness Crouch's curator insight, March 2, 2013 10:00 PM

Literacy is a keystone of education. Teachers must constantly stay ahead of digital tools to all them to teach students. This list of resources is an excellent way to help stay in front!