tech use as nonlinguistic

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 PresentationsLink :

An example of a slide in a Prezi:

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.