1. Nonlinguistic Representation
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works
Staff Development Spring 2011

2. Please read Chapter 5 pages 86 to 118 in your book, “Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works” before viewing this training

3. Storing Knowledge Your brain stores what you know in two forms:
Linguistic (language)
Nonlinguistic (mental images and physical sensations)
The more students use both types of representation, the better they are able to reflect on and recall knowledge

4. As educators, we regularly present new knowledge through linguistic form by discussions, readings, lectures, etc.
When educators branch out to help students to include nonlinguistic representation the effects on achievement are strong

5. Research shows that using nonlinguistic representation with students produces a 27 point percentile gain in achievement.

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To read more details about Nonlinguistic Representations click this link.
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7. Recommendations for Classroom Practices
Use graphic organizers to represent knowledge
Have students create physical models of the knowledge
Have students generate mental pictures of the knowledge they are learning
Use pictures or pictographs to represent knowledge
Have students engage in kinesthetic activities representing the knowledge

8. Kinesthetic Learning
Need to think “outside the box” to get movement and games into learning
Already on the market are tools such as Wii, Kinetics, Lego-robotics, digital probes, etc.
Click the link below to get some ideas on technology tools for kinesthetic learners (need to scroll down to “Educational Tools for Kinesthetic Learners
Kinesthetic Learners

9. Word Processing Applications
Allows students to augment their written text with visual elements such as clip art and photos
Adding pictures to notes also improves students’ understanding and retention of new content
This can be done by the students or by the teacher using clip art, photos, capture tool in Smart Notebook, etc.

10. Directions for Adding Clip Art
In a Word document, click the location you want the picture
In the top menu bar, choose Insert and then Picture
You will now get a menu box, search for the type of picture you want
Once you have chosen the picture you want, click on it and it will insert in the location you chose
You will likely have to resize the picture using the white dots on the sides and corners of the picture

11. Spreadsheet Software Use for plotting or graphing data
Shows students with graphs and charts how are series of numbers relate to each other
Gives students a visual picture of the information

12. Example Using Excel Fred 8 Ryan 6 Sue 15 Andrew 13 Mark 10 Marlys 14
Harriet
Click this link for directions on creating a Chart using Excel

13. Organizing and Brainstorming Software with Nonlinguistic Representation
Great learning tool for vocabulary and complex learning
Graphic organizers tools – e.g. Drawing Tools in Microsoft Word, Inspiration/Webspiration, Smart Notebook Tools
Six types of Pattern organizer examples are on the following slides

14. Conceptual/Descriptive Pattern Organizers
Used with teaching facts and characteristics about a person, place, thing, event, or vocabulary
More open-ended and easy to create during class discussions

15. Generalization/Principle Pattern Organizer
Work well in science and math
Key is pattern to understand principle

16. Time-Sequence Pattern Organizers
Organize events in a specific chronological order
Great for historical progression
One example is on page 96 in the book
Other examples are on the following links – these can be saved to your desktop and used
Jordan School
Arizona School

17. Episode Pattern Organizer
Used for depicting complex events where many different people, places, times and processes all contribute to the overall concept

18. Process/Cause-Effect Pattern
Process/Cause-Effect Patterns organize information into a casual network leading to a specific outcome
An example would be study habits that make a good student

19. Data Collection Tools Digital Probes – see pages 99-100 for examples
Digital Microscopes – see pages for examples in various classes

20. Multimedia to support Nonlinguistic Representation
Multimedia in the classroom is projects that include at least two of the following: audio, video, graphic, animation, and text
Movies and videos help engage students in content (includes powerpoints, Prezis, and other presentations)
Increase the engagement by making these student driven and not just teacher led
Research indicates that multimedia has the most effect on student learning when it is student created
If we think back to our most memorable projects in school or college the predominance of these will be multimedia driven

21. It is essential that students understand the significance of copyright and fair use Be sure to teach this BEFORE assigning the project

22. Presentation Examples
JC Schools Powerpoint Examples
Prezi examples
There are also NUMEROUS Web 2.0 tools that will help students with presentations – let them offer suggestions

23. Cautions about Presentations
The focus needs to be on the content not the technology gadgets and whistles
Presentations require significant planning and organizing
Students need to complete the background research BEFORE beginning to use the presentation software
Students should answer these questions in their presentation – who, what, where, when, why and how
Teachers need to develop a scoring rubric prior to assigning project so that students know expectations and the grading is focused on the content not the technology

24. Web Resources for Nonlinguistic Representation
Marzano research “the use of computer simulation as the vehicle with which students manipulate artifacts produced the highest effect size = 43 point percentile gain!!!!!!!
Computer Simulation for Learning – Examples
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
I Know That
Multiplication games

25. Other Web Resources
Below are ideas for teacher to use with web resources for nonlinguistic representation
Know It All
Interactive Mathematics Activities
Clay Animation in PowerPoint
DigiTales: The Art of Digital Stories
Our TimeLines
I Can Film Festival

27. Assignment to Complete Chapter 5
Create a lesson plan based on Nonlinguistic Representation
Options for your lesson include anything presented in this PowerPoint as long as it uses mental images to represent and elaborate on students learning.
These strategies are most powerful when students produce the project.

28. Please email me the lesson plan form in this Wiki and any supporting documentation by May 15th!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!