Introducing the Word Rotation Template!
More Interactivity for Your Lessons and Presentations...
Hello all,
I am very happy to announce the addition of yet another interactive, easy-to-use template for Triptico’s Lesson Builder:
The Word Rotation Template is a new and exciting way to make your educational content more interactive and engaging for students across all levels and subjects.
With this template, you can easily create dynamic text elements within your lessons and presentations that change with a simple click.
This innovative feature (bringing the total number of Triptico resources and templates to 52!) allows for the instant exploration of different word choices and can be used to enhance comprehension and vocabulary skills in an interactive manner.
How It Works
To use the Word Rotation Template, simply enclose words or phrases that you want to rotate through in square brackets, placing them directly next to each other without spaces.
Here’s an example that will produce three different sets of rotating words in a single sentence:
[He][I][They] [is][are][am] going to the [cinema][ice rink][theatre].
During the lesson, this text animates at each student's click, cycling through options and sparking in-depth discussions about language choices:
It's an innovative way to encourage students to think critically about language, its uses, impact and effect.
Ready to Test it Out?
Select the Word Rotation Template in our Lesson Builder to create an activity of your own, or use any of the copy-paste-friendly examples below for an instant touch of interactivity:
(Alternatively, click here to view all of the examples working in a single lesson.)
Examples
Grammar Example:
[He][I][They] [are][is][am] going to the [cinema][ice rink][theatre].English Literature Example:
[Romeo][Juliet][Mercutio][Tybalt] is a [courageous][impulsive][loyal][witty][hot-tempered] character who [values love above all][challenges societal norms][embraces his wit and humor][seeks honor through confrontation].Science Example:
In photosynthesis, plants convert [carbon dioxide][water] and [sunlight][chlorophyll] into glucose and [oxygen][carbon dioxide].
Geography Example:
The [Nile][Amazon] River is one of the [longest][largest] rivers in the world, flowing through [Egypt][Brazil].
History Example:
The [Declaration of Independence][Magna Carta] was a groundbreaking document that [established the principles of democracy][limited the power of the king] in [1776][1215].
English Language Example:
A [simile][metaphor] compares two things using [like or as][direct comparison], such as '[The snow was like a white blanket][He was a lion in battle].'
Art Example:
[Picasso][Van Gogh] was a pioneering [cubist][post-impressionist] painter known for works like [Guernica][Starry Night], which [challenged traditional forms][captured emotion and movement].
Why Use It?
Enhance Engagement: Transform passive lesson content into interactive experiences.
Boost Understanding: Explore different scenarios, viewpoints or solutions within a single text element.
Promote Discussion and Critical Thinking: Encourage students to consider why one word or phrase might be more appropriate or accurate in context than another.
I'm eager to see how you blend the Word Rotation Template into your lessons and presentations!
Questions or feedback? Hit reply — I'm here to help!
Latest Tweaks and Fixes
Whilst working on the Lesson Builder, I also managed to address a few little issues…
Fixed: A potential issue affecting lessons with a single slide.
Fixed: Issues with pasting images post-deletion.
Improved: Text formatting toolbar for universal ease of use.
And Finally…
Congratulations to the Triptico-sponsored Quarrymen - the new champions of the North Tyneside Six-a-Side Second Division!
Good luck in Division One next season!
Thanks as Ever for Your Support!
Stay tuned for more updates - including details of a new resource or two! - designed to make your teaching experience as effective and enjoyable as possible.
If you could, please help us by spreading the word about Triptico to your friends and colleagues around the world!
David