Using Foldables as Interactive Learning

Tools

Missy Bristol and Justin MitchellNorthview, an IBO World School

Interactive graphic organizers Student-constructed visual displays used to

organize information Engage students in active learning Creates student-ownership Ideal tools for diverse learners Assist in linking new information to prior

knowledge

What Are Foldables?

Nine strategies:• Identifying similarities and differences• Summarizing and note taking• Reinforcing effort and providing recognition• Homework and practice• Nonlinguistic representations• Cooperative learning• Setting objectives and providing feedback• Generating and testing hypotheses• Cues, questions, and advance organizers

How are they used?

◦ To introduce the learning task◦ As advance organizer before the learning task◦ As a post organizer◦ As student-made study guides

Other uses:

Make It! Take It!

Math: Little Book-Missy Bristol

Science Magic Foldable -Justin Mitchell

Mary Lynn Williams Foldables

Carol Defreeze

US History Activities Using Foldabes

Carol Defreeze Foldables for Reading

Magic Folding Books