When learning new vocabulary I always have my students create a grapphic representation along with the meaning of the word if possible. If I could find a way to complete this on the computer instead of paper/pencil activities, I think the students would really enjoy it and it will hit more of their learning styles. I liked the conceptual/descriptive pattern organizer created with kidspiration vocabulary word template. The graphics would appeal to the students. Personally, I like the look of the generalization/principle pattern organizer with Microsoft Word organization Chart, but I'm a "word" person and it looks very "wordy".
The step by step instructions for creating projects with movies and animation will be very useful. I need to be braver and embrace all the technology out there. It will be to the benefit of my students.
The sites Iknowthat.com and Knowitall.org look like sites I will use often from now on.
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I'm glad that you found some helpful resources in this chapter. I am a very visual learner so having pictures with words always helps me. Don't get overwhelmed and try too many new things. Hopefully we can spread the load and get some other teachers on board so kids have many opportunities with technology.
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