Chapter 5: Nonlinguistic Representation

Created by Josh Lekie

Recommendations

1. Use graphic organizers

2. Students create physical models

3. Students generate mental images

4. Use pictures or pictographs

5. Students use kinesthetic activities

Word Processing Applications

Allows students to include visual elements in their written text

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Spreadsheet Software

Create graphs and charts from data

Organizing and Brainstorming Software

Graphic representations serve as devices that help students classify, organize, store, and recollect information

ex. Inspiration, Microsoft Visio, Cmap Tools, SmartTools, and Word Drawing toolbar

6 Types of Pattern Organizers Concept/Descriptive (vocab), Generalization/

Principle (math/science), Time-sequence (historical progressions), Episode (complex events), Process/Cause-effect (decision making)

Data Collection Tools Students acquire information and images Digital Probes/Microscopes, Video,

Photography, and Sound Digital Probe Companies: Vernier, Pasco,

HOBO, Fourier Allows for more time to analyze and evaluate

Digital Microscopes: ProScope, Konus, Ken-A-Vision, Scalar, Prime Entertainment

Ability to export and create images and time-lapse movies

Multimedia Applications Students create multimedia projects Presentations

ex. Inspiration, PowerPoint, iMovie, Movie Maker, etc.

Tips: Students research first, grading rubric, students present

Animations Movies and Videos

Can be used for instruction and as instruction

Tips: In addition to requirements, a)write script b)storyboard c)shoot the video d) import video/images e)edit f)add music g)save and share

Resource: freeplaymusic.com (free music for educational purposes)

Web Resources

http://nlvm.usus.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html (virtual manipulatives)

www.cut-the-knot.org/Curriculum/index.shtml (interactive math activities (high school/college))

www.iknowthat.com (mulitmedia simulations)

www.knowitall.org (collection of Web sites)

www.digitales.us (digital storytelling)

www.pendergast.k12.az.us/edservices/as/wow/claytutorial.pdf

www.ourtimelines.com (create a timeline)

www.sfett.com (student-created movies)