Vocabulary skills are part of language arts curriculum throughout grades K-12. Unfortunately for students, rote memorization of definitions is not only a menial task, but also requires very low level thinking. Therefore it is not likely the words learned will be remembered or used in their future academic or social interactions. Using the words in a fun, interactive, yet challenging way could help increase vocabulary retention. Vocabulary.co.il does just that. With “Brain Training Games” in categories such as intelligence, memory, attention, focus, speed, and language, students are encouraged to apply and integrate their understanding of the vocabulary. The site also includes analogy, context, compound word, homophone, and phonics games and the list goes on. Vocabulary.co.il engages students as they explore new and exciting aspects of vocabulary while playing “games.” Learning doesn’t have to be boring. Vocabulary.co.il meets students where they are to provide a more valuable vocabulary learning experience.
The blog “TechnologyBits, Bytes, and Nibblets” also reviewed the site on October 19, 2011.
Well written descriptions of the tool and initiative.
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