PL Learning – Classroom Applications and Web 2.0 Tools
App or Web 2.0 tool you used:
Description of the tool:
Pic Wall
Pic Wall is a photo mashup app for iphone, ipad, and ipad touch.
How did you use this tool?
How could you see others using this tool? Be Specific!
I took pictures of vocabulary flashcards and added them to
the pic wall. The students can then use the pic wall to sort
vocabulary words or concepts. Once matched, the student
can then shuffle the words and definitions for additional
practice.
I could see others using this tool in the same way. Major
concepts and words for students to acquire basic
knowledge. In Science, the teacher could use words and
pictures. For example, the types of energy could be
matched with pictures of the energy being used. In Social
Studies, the types of government could be matched with
pictures of the hierarchies of that particular government
system.
Advantages of this tool:
Disadvantages of this tool:
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It allows for an interactive way to learn
vocabulary, concepts, and ideas. The shuffle
option makes it easy for students to sort the words
and definitions multiple times.
It is free and does not require flash.
PicWalls CAN be emailed out to people
It can only be used on ios devices. There isn’t a
corresponding website.