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How It Helps
How It Helps
Uses coloured Highlights to select words, then creates vocabulary list in new Google Doc.
Builds vocabulary lists in a Google Doc that includes:
selected words
dictionary definitions
images from Widget Symbols
an editable notes column
How to Use
Use coloured Highlights to select words individually.
Click the Vocabulary List Builder icon to create vocabulary list which will automatically open in new Google Doc when ready.
*Note: it can take up to a minute to build list
Student Benefits
Student Benefits
Can customize their own vocabulary list based on how they learn best (i.e. with images, without) and how many words they need/want to include
Can have the list read to them, as the list is in an easily accessible format (Google Docs)
Especially beneficial for students who struggle with reading, writing and comprehension
Found on Google Docs, Web, PDF and ePub Toolbars, so once student learns how to use it in one toolbar, they can use among all four
Teacher Benefits
Teacher Benefits
Can create an accessible, user friendly vocabulary list very quickly
Can customize and adjust list based on needs of students (i.e. add in pictures, edit language, etc.)
Can share the Google Doc to create a class vocabulary list where everyone can give input and add to it
How does Vocabulary List Builder support UDL?
Access
Can choose between a host of options for displaying the list, thus making definitions more meaningful and relevant
Build
Students and teachers can collaborate on a class/group vocabulary list
Goals and objectives of list can be modified because lists can be customized
Internalize
Can create and access list independently
Because lists are customized by student, task is more motivating
Access
Can choose to have list read aloud, include images, and to have added information in notes section
Build
Vocabulary is clarified in a variety of ways
Students can choose which words to include on list, so completely customizable
Internalize
Can use visual images and text to speech to activate students' prior knowledge of terms
Access
Can choose to display list with images, have it read out loud, add notes
Can add notes using speech to text
Build
Can have definitions and notes read aloud
Can use speech to text for recording notes
Can express information in images which is helpful for ELLs
Internalize
Aids in organization and synthetization of material
Leads to independent learning
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