What is Wordwall?
Wordwall is a versatile, interactive educational platform that empowers teachers to create engaging learning activities for their students. It supports diverse learning styles by offering customizable templates for games, quizzes, and activities. Whether you're teaching languages, math, science, or general knowledge, Wordwall helps bring lessons to life in a fun and interactive way.
Objectives of Using Wordwall in the Classroom
- Enhance Engagement: Transform traditional teaching into dynamic, game-based learning experiences.
- Reinforce Concepts: Use interactive activities to solidify understanding of key topics.
- Differentiate Learning: Customize activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Encourage Collaboration: Promote group participation and peer learning through competitive or cooperative games.
- Assess Understanding: Instantly evaluate student progress with automatically graded quizzes and reports.
How to Use Wordwall: Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sign Up and Log In
- Visit the Wordwall website or download the app.
- Create an account or log in using your credentials.
- Choose a Template
- Browse Wordwall’s templates, including popular formats like Match Up, Quiz, Anagrams, Wordsearch, and more.
- Select the one that best suits your lesson objective.
- Create an Activity
- Enter your content: type in questions, answers, or prompts relevant to your lesson.
- Customize settings, such as time limits or difficulty levels, to tailor the activity to your class.
- Preview and Save
- Preview the activity to ensure it works as intended.
- Save your creation for future use or further editing.
- Share with Students
- Present the activity on a projector for a group session or share it digitally via a link for individual participation.
- Assign it as homework by sharing the link or QR code.
- Monitor and Assess
- Use Wordwall’s reporting features to review student performance and identify areas for improvement.
Why Teachers Love Wordwall
- Ease of Use: Intuitive interface makes creating activities quick and effortless.
- Versatility: Supports multiple teaching methods, from whole-class teaching to independent study.
- Engagement: Students love the gamified experience, which keeps them motivated and focused.
- Accessibility: Works seamlessly on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
- Flexibility: Activities can be converted into other formats for variety, such as switching from a quiz to a crossword.