Saturday, July 17, 2010
Word Wall Wiki
Word Wall Wikis
There has been a large focus on creating, using, and updating word walls in elementary classrooms. A wiki would lend itself nicely to this concept. Teachers and students could add words, pictures, definitions, synonyms, etc. to high-frequesncy words, content vocabulary, or required word lists.
Target Grade Level: Primary Elementary Students
Objectives: Students will use pictures and words to descern meanings of unknown words.
Process:
The wiki will be set up by the teacher so that a links are created from the main page. Each link simply states one word. This can be words related to a specific topic, such as Native Americans, or required words for that grade level.
Each student will add information once the link is clicked. The word will be given a definition, synonym, and picture using online sources such as http://dictionary.reference.com/
Follow-up:
Pictures can be uploaded and added from a variety of websites, online books, or clipart.
Be sure to make sure students label the page with their names.
Assessment:
Students will be evaluated on their knowledge and understanding of the word with a simple rubric.
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A good idea for the use of wikis in a younger classroom. I like how students will be able to add information and images to help teach about the words. What instruction will be needed to help students with learning how to use the wiki?
ReplyDeleteGood point. Generally there is a huge range of computer skills among children in a younger classroom. I am fortunate to have access to technology like my smartboard to be able to teach computer lessons explicitly.
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