This session will present research-based principles of vocabulary instruction using free-digital tools and internet resources that increase student’s vocabulary comprehension. These tools are designed to support the teaching of words and word learning strategies, promote students' strategic use of on-demand web-based vocabulary tools, and encourage vocabulary instruction to no longer be a “front load” or engage part of the lesson cycle. Rather promote teachers and students to represent their learning and comprehension of academic vocabulary through the explanation, elaboration and/or evaluation phase of the 5 E learning cycle.
