eVoc Strategies: 10 Ways to Use Technology to Build Vocabulary Journal Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Vocabulary knowledge is key to comprehension and expression. For students in the intermediate grades, the need for breadth and depth of vocabulary accelerates as they encounter more challenging academic texts in print and on the Internet. Drawing on research‐based principles of vocabulary instruction and multimedia learning, this article presents 10 eVoc strategies that use free digital tools and Internet resources to evoke students' engaged vocabulary learning. The strategies are designed to support the teaching of words and word learning strategies, promote students' strategic use of on‐demand web‐based vocabulary tools, and increase students' volume of reading and incidental word learning. The strategies emphasize developing students' interest in words as they read, view, interact with, and create word meanings in digital and multimedia contexts. Teachers are invited to ‘go digital with word learning’ and experiment with integrating technology to improve their students' vocabulary and reading comprehension.

publication date

  • February 1, 2011

has restriction

  • closed

Date in CU Experts

  • January 23, 2015 8:18 AM

Full Author List

  • Dalton B; Grisham DL

author count

  • 2

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International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0034-0561

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1936-2714

Additional Document Info

start page

  • 306

end page

  • 317

volume

  • 64

issue

  • 5