Sarah+Nehmer+Design+Space

=**I. Design space to develop your 250-300 word** // abstract // **that summarizes your question, rationale, and your findings.**= = How can I effectively teach vocabulary, across all subjects, in a fifth grade classroom using technology? Vocabulary is one of the large facets of literacy, and can never be perfect for anybody. There are always more words to learn, regardless of one's age. Vocabulary is one reason that my school has blamed for the lack of student growth on the End of Grade tests. Comprehension is enhanced when students understand the vocabulary within the text. Throughout my studies in the master's program, I have found that technology is a massive motivator for students to interact with technology. However, vocabulary knowledge (for students) is not necessarily enhanced through use of technology. The use of flashcards, with varying activities and opportunities, such as Quizlet, does help vocabulary retention. =

=**II. Design space to plan out your** // creative synthesis // **that will visually represent your findings. Remember to include your abstract in your visual representation.**=

> How can I effective teach vocabulary- in all subjects- in a fifth grade classroom using technology?
 * ==Compelling Question:==

Essential Standards: //Social Studies:// 5.H.1.2 Summarize the political, economic and social aspects of colonial life in the thirteen colonies. //Science:// 5.L.2.1 Compare the characteristics of several common ecosystems,including estuaries and salt marshes, oceans, lakes and ponds, forests, and grasslands [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.4]  Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
 * ==Gather & Analyze Information:==
 * ECI 546: Partner compelling question research products
 * ECI 523: Teacher as Researcher: Final Paper, link to blogs
 * ECI 508: Leadership video and paper
 * TEMS (SVSU) 613: Case study, student profiles, interventions and assessments created for vocabulary.
 * Common Core Standards: Reading

> -Students are more enthusiastic about vocabulary when technology is incorporated.
 * ==Creatively Synthesize Information:==
 * Student achievement may or may not improve when integrating technology with vocabulary instruction.
 * Blogs- No evidence of positive growth.
 * Quizlet- Positive growth indicated in post-tests. This is more viable as there were more activities.
 * Plan to lead professional development this summer with Vocabulary as primary topic.
 * Students who receive targeted instruction in small groups, as well as one-to- one, show an increase in vocabulary recognition.

> Seek out at least two colleagues in the NLGL program in addition to your advisor to provide peer feedback on your abstract and creative synthesis based on the NLGL Creative Synthesis Rubric. Based on the feedback you receive, you may choose to make revisions to more fully meet the rubric criteria.
 * ==Critically Evaluate and Revise:==

> Be prepared to present your Creative Synthesis at the NLGL Design Studio Showcase during your final semester of your degree program, in conjunction with the ECI 508, Teachers as Leaders course.
 * ==**Share, Publish, Act:**==