Group+4

Classrooms that have access to Smartboards can create a whole group vocabulary web that is used to add words and nonlinguistic representations, especially images, over time. Students can take turns coming to the Smart Board to add images and other nonlinguistic representations to the web. The teacher can then switch to outline view and print and photocopy the outline so that each student has a vocabulary list.

This is important because an acitivty such as using the Smartboard promotes retention among students, increases student engagement and motivation (creates interest), and shows vocabulary in different context.