tech use as nonlinguistic
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Nonlinguistic Representations
Nonlinguistic representations of knowledge take a variety of forms from graphic representations, physical models, mental pictures, drawings, and kinesthetic activities.
Tapping into students’ visual image processing has many positive benefits.
Helps students construct meaning of content and skills. Helps enhance recall of information/ideas.
1. Word Processing Skills• Using Googledocs to collaborate on a document
using images and words in an organized way.
Word Processing Skills Continued
Use of Show Me App or Educreations on the Ipad for students to demonstrate learning:
Click below for the example:
2. Data Collection and Analysis Tools
Student created Graphs using MS Word, MS Excel, or Spreadsheet in Google Drive
Data Collection and Analysis Tools Continued
Another example of a student created Graphs using MS Word, MS Excel, or Spreadsheet in Google Drive
3. Organizing and Brainstorming ToolsKidspiration Software- student created webs and
graphic organizers to help students present information in an organized way
Organizing and Brainstorming Tools
Vocabulary template in Kidspiration
4. Database and Reference Resources
Visualthesaurus.com- creates webs to help students understand the variances and complexity of words- $19.95/ yr- Great for use with read-alouds or content specific vocabulary
Database and Reference Resources
Visuwords.com- animates vocabulary words with synonyms
5. Multimedia- Presentations
Powerpoints or group presentations on GoogleDrive:
Example of a slide in PowerPoint:
Multimedia PresentationsPrezi- engaging multimedia tool with sharing
capabilities online
Student created prezi based on shared reading:
Multimedia- AnimationsPowtoon.com- Make animated videos that are
engaging and provide visual and auditory stimulus
STUDENT CREATED POWTOON: (Click the book)
6. Instructional Interactives
Great for teacher use to provide visual interpretation of concepts.
http://nlvm.usu.edu National Library for Virtual Manipulatives- great for math lessons
www.ourtimelines.com: Good site for biographies/ autobiographies or sequence of events using an interactive timeline.
7. KINESTHETIC TECHNOLOGY
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Kinect
Great for Physical Education Teachers to teach skills and provided continued practice.
In Summary…Building lessons on a solid,
research-based foundation with effective strategies and appropriate use of technology, will help ensure high-quality instruction that has the potential of maximizing student achievement.