Resources to Check for Understanding and Provide Content Vocabulary Review
Compiled by Sherah B. Carr, Ph.D Email: carrs@bellsouth.net
General Class Tools
Class Tools - http://www.classtools.net
Name Randomizer -
Timer Tools - http://www.online-stopwatch.com/
Team Formation Tools – Team Maker - http://chir.ag/projects/team-maker/
Cooperative Learning from Spencer Kagan - http://www.kaganonline.com
Fabulous Resource for Educational Web. 2.0 Tools - http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/Tools+By+Subject
Whiteboard Tools
Whiteboard Jeopardy-Style Game - http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp251-03.shtml
Whiteboard Vocabulary Game - Guess Which Word? - http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp251-05.shtml
Whiteboarding in a Physics class - http://physicsed.buffalostate.edu/AZTEC/BP_WB/
Adding Voice and Avatars
Voki – http://www.voki.com
Blabberize - http://blabberize.com/
Student Response Tools
Wallwisher - Good to use in computer lab - http://www.wallwisher.com
Cell Phone Input - Survey creator - Poll Everywhere - http://www.polleverywhere.com
Ideas for Electronic Student Response Systems - http://technolustintheclassroom.blogspot.com/2010/03/types-of-activities-used-with-clicker.html
Word Cloud Tools
Wordle - create awesome word clouds - http://wordle.net
Using Wordle in Classroom - http://joedale.typepad.com/integrating_ict_into_the_/2009/09/using-wordle-in-the-classroom.html
Taxegdo - word clouding with shape outlines - http://www.tagxedo.com/
Vocabulary Strategies
Semantic Feature Analysis - http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/act/strategies/SemanticFA.htm
Language Arts Example - http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson240/chart.pdf
Foldables - Dinah Zike - http://dinah.com
Vocabulary Games such as Password - http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/ppt-vocab.html
Two Minute Drills and other games - http://www.thiagi.com/games.html
Pete's PowerPoint Station Game Templates - http://www.pppst.com/templates.html
Class Tools - http://www.classtools.net
Name Randomizer -
Timer Tools - http://www.online-stopwatch.com/
Team Formation Tools – Team Maker - http://chir.ag/projects/team-maker/
Cooperative Learning from Spencer Kagan - http://www.kaganonline.com
Fabulous Resource for Educational Web. 2.0 Tools - http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/Tools+By+Subject
Whiteboard Tools
Whiteboard Jeopardy-Style Game - http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp251-03.shtml
Whiteboard Vocabulary Game - Guess Which Word? - http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp251-05.shtml
Whiteboarding in a Physics class - http://physicsed.buffalostate.edu/AZTEC/BP_WB/
Adding Voice and Avatars
Voki – http://www.voki.com
Blabberize - http://blabberize.com/
Student Response Tools
Wallwisher - Good to use in computer lab - http://www.wallwisher.com
Cell Phone Input - Survey creator - Poll Everywhere - http://www.polleverywhere.com
Ideas for Electronic Student Response Systems - http://technolustintheclassroom.blogspot.com/2010/03/types-of-activities-used-with-clicker.html
Word Cloud Tools
Wordle - create awesome word clouds - http://wordle.net
Using Wordle in Classroom - http://joedale.typepad.com/integrating_ict_into_the_/2009/09/using-wordle-in-the-classroom.html
Taxegdo - word clouding with shape outlines - http://www.tagxedo.com/
Vocabulary Strategies
Semantic Feature Analysis - http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/act/strategies/SemanticFA.htm
Language Arts Example - http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson240/chart.pdf
Foldables - Dinah Zike - http://dinah.com
Vocabulary Games such as Password - http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/ppt-vocab.html
Two Minute Drills and other games - http://www.thiagi.com/games.html
Pete's PowerPoint Station Game Templates - http://www.pppst.com/templates.html
References for “Did They Get It?” Compiled by Sherah B. Carr, Ph.D.
Badertscher, N., Diamond, L., & Sarrio, J. (2011, Sep 18). Georgia fails at improving teachers: Ineffective teachers can have a lasting negative impact on a child's future. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution, pp. A.1-A.1. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/890586121?accountid=12382
Black, P., Harrison, C., Lee, C., Marshall, B., & Wiliam, D. (2003) Assessment for learning: Putting it into practice. Berkshire, England: Open University Press.
Bridgeland, J. M., DiIulio, J. J., & Morison, K.B. (2006). The silent epidemic: Perspectives of high school dropouts. Washington, DC: Civic Enterprises.
Brookhart, S. M. (2010). Formative assessment strategies for every classroom: An ASCD action tool. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Butler, D.L. & Winnie, P.H. (1995) Feedback and self-regulated learning: a theoretical synthesis. Review of Educational Research, 65(3), 245-281.
Chapman, C. & Vagle, N. (2011). Motivating students: 25 strategies to light the fire of engagement. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
Certo, J.L.,Cauley, K.M., Moxley, K.D., & Chafin,C. (2008). An argument for authenticity: Adolescents’ perspectives on standards-based reform. The High School Journal, 91(4), 26-39.
Ferlazzo, L. (2011). Helping students motivate themselves: Practical answers to classroom challenges. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.
Ferlazzo, L. (August 30, 2011) Several ways to help students become better listeners. Education Week, Retrieved from http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2011/08/response_several_ways_to_help_students_become_better_listeners.html
Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2007). Checking for understanding: Formative assessment techniques for your classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Friere, P. (2000). Pedagogy of the oppressed. 30th anniversary edition. New York: Continuum International Publishing Group. (Original work published in 1970)
Himmele, P. & Himmele, W. (2011). Total participation techniques: Making every student an active learner. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Kirschner, P.A. (2002). Cognitive load theory: Implications of cognitive load theory on the design of learning. Learning and Instruction, 12(1), 1-10.
Kinsella, K., Stump, C.S. & Feldman, K. (2011) Structures for active participation and learning during language arts instruction. Retrieved from http://www.phschool.com/eteach/language_arts/2001_11/essay.html#structures
Marzano, R. & Pickering, D. J. (2011). The highly engaged classroom. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory
Rowe, M. B. (1986) Wait time: Slowing down may be a way of speeding up. Journal of Teacher Education, 37(43) doi: 10.1177/002248718603700110
Sadler, D.R. (1998) Formative assessment: Revisiting the territory. Assessment in Education, 5(1), 77-84.
Sanders, W. L. & Horn, S. P. (1998). Research findings from the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) database: Implications for educational evaluation and research. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee.
Tompkins, G. E., & Blanchfield, C. L. (2007). Teaching vocabulary: 50 creative strategies, grades 6-12. New York: Prentice Hall.
Zwiers, J. (2008). Building academic language: Essential practices for content classrooms, Grades 5-12. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Badertscher, N., Diamond, L., & Sarrio, J. (2011, Sep 18). Georgia fails at improving teachers: Ineffective teachers can have a lasting negative impact on a child's future. The Atlanta Journal - Constitution, pp. A.1-A.1. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/890586121?accountid=12382
Black, P., Harrison, C., Lee, C., Marshall, B., & Wiliam, D. (2003) Assessment for learning: Putting it into practice. Berkshire, England: Open University Press.
Bridgeland, J. M., DiIulio, J. J., & Morison, K.B. (2006). The silent epidemic: Perspectives of high school dropouts. Washington, DC: Civic Enterprises.
Brookhart, S. M. (2010). Formative assessment strategies for every classroom: An ASCD action tool. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Butler, D.L. & Winnie, P.H. (1995) Feedback and self-regulated learning: a theoretical synthesis. Review of Educational Research, 65(3), 245-281.
Chapman, C. & Vagle, N. (2011). Motivating students: 25 strategies to light the fire of engagement. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
Certo, J.L.,Cauley, K.M., Moxley, K.D., & Chafin,C. (2008). An argument for authenticity: Adolescents’ perspectives on standards-based reform. The High School Journal, 91(4), 26-39.
Ferlazzo, L. (2011). Helping students motivate themselves: Practical answers to classroom challenges. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.
Ferlazzo, L. (August 30, 2011) Several ways to help students become better listeners. Education Week, Retrieved from http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2011/08/response_several_ways_to_help_students_become_better_listeners.html
Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2007). Checking for understanding: Formative assessment techniques for your classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Friere, P. (2000). Pedagogy of the oppressed. 30th anniversary edition. New York: Continuum International Publishing Group. (Original work published in 1970)
Himmele, P. & Himmele, W. (2011). Total participation techniques: Making every student an active learner. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Kirschner, P.A. (2002). Cognitive load theory: Implications of cognitive load theory on the design of learning. Learning and Instruction, 12(1), 1-10.
Kinsella, K., Stump, C.S. & Feldman, K. (2011) Structures for active participation and learning during language arts instruction. Retrieved from http://www.phschool.com/eteach/language_arts/2001_11/essay.html#structures
Marzano, R. & Pickering, D. J. (2011). The highly engaged classroom. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory
Rowe, M. B. (1986) Wait time: Slowing down may be a way of speeding up. Journal of Teacher Education, 37(43) doi: 10.1177/002248718603700110
Sadler, D.R. (1998) Formative assessment: Revisiting the territory. Assessment in Education, 5(1), 77-84.
Sanders, W. L. & Horn, S. P. (1998). Research findings from the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) database: Implications for educational evaluation and research. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee.
Tompkins, G. E., & Blanchfield, C. L. (2007). Teaching vocabulary: 50 creative strategies, grades 6-12. New York: Prentice Hall.
Zwiers, J. (2008). Building academic language: Essential practices for content classrooms, Grades 5-12. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
