Category: Vocabulary

Using the online vocab profiler – Part 3

Aug 11, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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So I’m working on a new vocabulary diagnostic and I want to model the process as well as the actual template… There’s an outline of what I started on here. And the initial results from the profiling software here. The next thing is to come up with a bank of words that I can use…
Using the online vocabulary profiler – Part 2

Aug 11, 2014

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Graeme Smith

in Edtech, Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Literacy and Numeracy, NCALNE, Professional Development, Qualifications, Vocabulary

I’m using the online vocabulary profiler to create a new vocabulary diagnostic assessment to use as a model in my course. Here’s my first post describing what I’m working on. This is a bit technical. So if it’s not your thing, just watch some cat videos. The screenshot above shows the output from the vocabulary…
Using the online Vocabulary Profiler – Part 1

Aug 11, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Today I’m working on a template for a vocabulary diagnostic. The one I’ve been using in my training is starting to feel a bit old, especially since the teaching I do around this has evolved into a slightly different thing. However, it’s given me the opportunity to use a really fantastic piece of online vocabulary…
Designing embedded literacy project work for independent learning – the rough idea

Aug 6, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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I’ve got this idea for integrating the assessment requirements for the 10 credits worth of literacy unit standards together with highly focused topics or content in an inquiry project that learners can complete (mostly) independently. The three unit standards are: Unit Standard 26622: Write to communicate ideas for a purpose and audience (Level 1, Credits…
What literacy and numeracy-related content would you like to see on YouTube?

May 28, 2013

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Graeme Smith

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I’m looking to develop further content to go on our YouTube channel for embedding literacy and numeracy. What kind of video content would you like to see on YouTube? I’m particularly interested in material that supplements our professional development process, but open to any ideas at this stage. Here’s what I’m currently considering creating or…
Designing a database of vocabulary resources for online practice activities

Jan 10, 2013

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Education resources, Online assessment, Online learning, Uncategorized, Vocabulary

Here are the issues I’m facing in developing my vocabulary database: There is no definitive source for the vocabulary frequency lists that I want to work with. The various versions that exist around the internet more or less overlap, but I’m going to make a judgement call and go with the ones posted on Paul…
Creating my ideal online vocabulary practice activities

Jan 9, 2013

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Graeme Smith

in Edtech, Education, Online learning, Uncategorized, Vocabulary

I’ve started working on designing my idea online vocabulary practice system. I’ve written about this before here. Stage 1: Building a database of target vocabulary and related content Locate online versions of high frequency word lists for 1K, 2K, and AWL. Check for creative commons licence or some kind of open source data for the…
How to create my ideal online vocabulary practice activities?

Nov 2, 2012

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Graeme Smith

in Literacy and Numeracy, Online assessment, Online learning, Vocabulary

I’ve been thinking about this one for awhile. And I’ve been using various paper-based versions of it with adult literacy learners, and ESOL learners before that. I need someone to programme it. Here’s my ideal: Targeted vocabulary lists Vocabulary is my numeracy if that makes sense. I like to work with targeted vocabulary lists. The…