2.2 Using Digital Tools
Suggesting Meaningful and Authentic Tasks
Different meaningful tasks can be suggested to help students construct the meaning of texts and demonstrate their understanding by carrying out closely guided tasks and using explicit models. It is also important to teach students how to use the skimming and scanning strategies in order to help them select appropriate information when reading to construct meaning before they carry out the reinvestment task.
Having students answer comprehension-type questions is but one approach among many to support them as they construct meaning of texts. However, there are other ways to guide students through this crucial first step that may lend themselves to be more effective, meaningful and authentic.
Your task
When it is time for students to construct the meaning of texts, many types of activities using technology can be chosen to engage students. We suggest you explore the models below to inspire you to integrate them into your planning. For each base text, you will see examples of activities using various digital tools. We also included a model that you can reuse and adapt according to your needs.
Step 1
- Read, listen or view the texts.
- Look at the examples of activities using digital tools.
- Consult the model for each activity.
- Answer the questions in your participant booklet.
Create a Quiz with Google Forms or Microsoft Forms
Look at an Example with Google forms
Model for cycle 2: Google docs - Word
Model for cycle 3: Google docs - Word
Model: Google slides -PPT
(5 m 05 s)
Create a thinking bubble poster with Google slides or PowerPoint
Quiz for peers with Digistorm
Video with Flip
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Participant Booklet