USING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING VOCABULARY
Keywords:
Technology, vocabulary, English, languages, media, Department of Education’s, ICT, eVoc strategies, literacy (The ability to understand oral language, read fluently, and write well) learning.Abstract
Drawing on research-based principles of vocabulary instruction and multimedia learning, this article presents 10 strategies that use free digital tools and Internet resources to engage students in vocabulary learning. The strategies are designed to support the teaching of words and word learning strategies, promote students’ strategic use of on-demand web-based vocabulary tools, and increase students’ volume of reading and incidental word learning.
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