4 Tools for Building Academic Vocabulary - Getting Smart by Susan Oxnevad - 2 views
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There is a wealth of research to suggest that vocabulary knowledge is the single best predictor of student academic achievement across all curriculum areas.
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Technology is an effective and engaging tool that can be used to improve vocabulary acquisition for all learners and engage them in the learning process.
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Engaging students in activities to build vocabulary is all about the learning that occurs during the process of creating, not about ending up with an impressive final project. Use student centered learning activities like these to make good use of technology as an efficient and effective tool for learning.