3. Word Learning Provide a description, explanation, or example
of the new term. Ask students to restate the description,
explanation, or example in their own words. Ask students to
construct a picture, pictograph, or symbolic representation of the
term. Engage students periodically in activities that help them add
to their knowledge of the terms in their vocabulary notebooks.
Periodically ask students to discuss the terms with one another.
Involve students periodically in games that enable them to play
with terms (Marzano, 2009).
4. Academic Vocabulary Specific to a discipline Tier 3 words:
tectonic; quadrantal; historicity Used in schools across
disciplines Tier 2 words: define, analyze, summarize,
elaborate
5. Vocabulary and The Eye
6. Vocabulary and The Ears and Mouth
7. Vocabulary Learning Plus Technology
8. Beginning and Ending with Words Vocabulary may be introduced
prior to reading V-TweetsA pre-reading vocabulary activity
Vocabulary may be solidified and extended after reading VSS+--A
post-reading vocabulary activity With Extensions
9. What are V-Tweets? Focus on pre-reading vocabulary to
explore and connect ideas about words and concepts in academic
texts. Builds study skills as student explore appropriate/useful
sites for their information.
11. How to do V-Tweets Teacher scans the reading assignment and
selects Level 2 and Level 3 words for study. Student pairs are
assigned words to investigate (Internet, dictionaries, background
knowledge) and must consult at least three sources for the Tweet
and an image or visual (may be drawn; sometimes Google Images with
teacher approval). Students must identify the sources of their
definitions/explanations of the words. Students combine the
sources, discussing and drafting a 120 character tweet for the
classroom website. Students then share their V-Tweets with each
other prior to reading and they are available as students read the
text.
12. Abstract sample: INTROSPECTION Source 1. Dictionary.com
introspection intrspekSH()n/ Noun: the examination or observation
of one's own mental and emotional processes. "quiet introspection
can be extremely valuable" Synonyms: self-analysis,
self-examination, soul- searching, introversion, self-observation;
contemplation, meditation, thoughtfulness, thought, pensiveness,
reflection, rumination;
13. Abstract sample: INTROSPECTION Source 2. Google.com
Introspection is the examination of one's own conscious thoughts
and feelings.[1] In psychology the process of introspection relies
exclusively on observation of one's mental state, while in a
spiritual context it may refer to the examination of one's soul.
Introspection is closely related to human self-reflection and is
contrasted with external observation.
14. Abstract sample: INTROSPECTION Source 3. Vocabulary.com
Introspection means "to look inside," and describes the act of
thinking about your own actions or inner thoughts. When you examine
what you do, say, think or feel and how it affects your life and
the lives of others, that's introspection.
15. Abstract sample: INTROSPECTION Source 3. Google Images
16. Abstract sample: INTROSPECTION First V-Tweet: When you
think about your feeling and thoughts you are looking inside
yourself, which is called introspection. (93 characters) This is
too short; students must add to the definition: Second attempt:
Consciously think about your feeling and thoughts are looking
inside yourself, which is called introspection. This affects
everyone. #ilavoc (140 characters) But
17. Twitter with Images
18. Twitter with Images
19. Tier 3: Tectonic Plates Finished Tweet: Tectonic
Plates-hard & rigid plates over Earths outer shell. Tectonic
plates move over the rocky inner layer or mantle above the molten
core of the Earth. (130 characters)
20. Tier 3: Tectonic Plates Images:
21. Tier 3: Tectonic Plates Definition 1
22. Tier 3: Tectonic Plates Definition 2
23. V-Tweets Vocabulary Before, During, and After Reading
Students share Tweets via hashtags and usernames Extend during or
after reading Expand on definitions from peers Add images Share
with others
24. Twitter Tool
25. After Reading Strategy When students have read, they need
to revisit new and difficult vocabulary terms to solidify and
extend learning. Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy plus
Technology or VSS+
26. What is VSS?
27. What is VSS Plus? Definitions students construct and find
online Images they identify that demonstrate understanding of the
term. Discussion and a co-constructed rationale explaining why the
term was selected Graphic organizers showing relationships to
concepts and synonyms Students engage with important content-area
vocabulary through:
28. The VSS+ Project
29. The VSS+ Project Students create an online dictionary. Each
team creates an entry using PowerPoint or Thinglink. Each entry
must include: The word and a definition relevant to the reading
Image Rationale recorded as an audio podcast Semantic web
30. Continents The Americas are made up of two continents,
North America and South America (p 99). Definition One of the
principal land masses of the earth, usually regarded as including
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and
South America.
31. Watch a short video with VSS+ Examples
http://youtu.be/wq9ZdBnMGos
32. Independent and Engaged Source:
http://mimiandeunice.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ME_500_Independent.png
33. Data & Analysis Case study one intact class of 5th
grade students Observations as students worked Interviews Teacher
Students Parent Student work products Analysis
34. Findings 5th-grade students in the VSS+ project Worked with
precision to find images that represented their words Collaboration
matters Engagement with word learning Digital technologies increase
learning opportunities Being conversant with the vocabulary
35. Implications & Discussion Add videos (a student
request) Familiarity with the technology is a variable (for teacher
and students) Feedback and sharing opportunities Vocabulary
learning and generative technology
36. For Additional Resources https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/ The
Teachers Guide to Twitter:
http://www.edudemic.com/guides/guide-to-twitter/
37. Image Sources Words by
https://www.flickr.com/photos/annethelibrarian/
https://flic.kr/p/mdpE52 Camera by
https://www.flickr.com/photos/paxtonscameravideodigital/
https://flic.kr/p/qCX9F2 Megaphones by
https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulbrigham/ https://flic.kr/p/e9VpA1
Microphone by https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidchief/
https://flic.kr/p/6ZWBUS Keyboard by
https://www.flickr.com/photos/microsiervos/
https://flic.kr/p/pJwuRs Pith Helmet by
https://openclipart.org/user-detail/gnokii
https://openclipart.org/detail/171173/safari-scene Computer Class:
http://pixshark.com/computer-class-clipart.htm Independent Cartoon:
http://mimiandeunice.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ME_500_Independent.png
Other images and screen captures by TDWolsey