Reviewing Content- In order for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of new content, t...

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Reviewing Content- In order for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of new content, they must have a firm grasp on previous content to draw connections. by Mind Map: Reviewing Content-  In order for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of new content, they must have a firm grasp on previous content to draw connections.

1. Cloze Activities

1.1. In a cloze activity, the teacher presents previously acquired content knowledge to students with specific words, phrases, or pieces missing. Students then fill in the missing information.

1.1.1. Use IWB software for interactive cloze activities.

1.1.2. Prezi presentations are another great cloze activity.

1.1.3. Use clickers for text input to submit responses.

1.1.4. Mobile devices can be used with polling sofware to submit responses.

2. Summaries

2.1. To review previously learned content, the class can briefly discuss what information it remembers or found important using short summaries. This is a complex skill and should be practiced frequently.

2.1.1. Audio recording software like Audacity helps organize information.

2.1.2. Speech to text apps such as Dragon Dictation helps summarize informationn by organizing it.

2.1.3. Use a timeline tool in IWB to help students make connections.

2.1.4. Google Drive allows students to create a timeline template.

3. Demonstration

3.1. In a demonstration, the teacher engages students in a brief review by having them complete a task that reguires previously acquired knowledge or a previously learned procedure to finish.

3.1.1. Digital recording software on tablets or smartphones can be used to demonstrate understanding of content that has been previously taught.

4. Questioning

4.1. During questioning, the teacher will ask specific types of questions that obligate students to remember, identify, or apply content froma previous class period.

4.1.1. Student response systems enable students to answer content review questions.

4.1.2. While reviewing new content, students rate their understanding on a scale using clicker or mobile devices.

4.1.3. Online flashcards like Quizlet helps students practice new knowledge.

4.1.4. Create content-related questions using IWB software or Prezi to cache questions.

4.1.5. Post review questions on the class website.