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Chapter 4: Show what You Know FIGURE 4.1 a student project created using pixton for a medical vocabulary unit

Remember, however, that technology is only
one means to your goal of having students extend
their learning and build skills at a pace that’s
comfortable for them and in a way that meets their
interests and specific needs. Some students might
be hesitant to use technology, and I’ve had several
students who simply preferred traditional paper
and other materials. Let them hand-draw their car-
toons, but then take the project to another level by
having them share their work as a public product
using one of the digital tools available to communi-
cate, collaborate, create, innovate, and demonstrate
their learning. Regardless of which options stu-
dents choose, they will be applying skills at a higher
level than traditional projects and assessments FIGURE 4.2
Creating with Chatterpix
might offer.

Sketchnoting

Sketchnoting, or visual note-taking, can be applied in many ways for learn-
ing. Even students who are not fans of drawing might enjoy the opportunity
to engage in something that is fun and different and to see what their class-
mates create. Encourage students to represent a concept, summarize a chapter,

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