In Ele-Bot, the student develop English grammar and vocabulary skills by identifying the picture that best represents a sentence or answers a question.
- Language & reading skills: English grammar, word structure & knowledge, listening comprehension
- Cognitive skills: memory, attention, processing, sequencing
Does the student understand the exercise goal/task?
Observe the student as they work through the exercise demo to determine where their understanding may be breaking down. Make sure the student clearly understands the task of the exercise. Ask: “Can you tell me what this exercise wants you to do?” If needed, explain how the exercise works. Say: “The computer will ask you a question or make a statement. You must click the picture that best answers the question or matches the statement.”
Listen along with the student while they work on the exercise. Say: “Repeat the sentence back to me and explain why you would choose one picture over the others.” This will help you identify if the student is having trouble with listening comprehension, paying attention, and/or understanding the vocabulary or grammatical concepts presented.
Can the student eliminate any alternatives?
Listen to a sentence or question with the student. Can they identify at least one picture that does not fit the sentence or answer the question? This could help the student narrow down their choices, and it also has the benefit of making them think through their response instead of just answering impulsively.
Is the student noticing that the details in the pictures provide clues to the answers?
Discuss the importance of looking closely at each picture before choosing an answer. Remind the student that they can use the Replay button to listen to the question or sentence again. Go into the Ele-Bot demo and ask the student to describe some of the pictures, giving plenty of detail.
Are there words in the sentence or question that the student doesn’t know?
Engage the student in an offline activity, such as flashcards, that focuses on the specific vocabulary they are struggling with.
