Digital tools on this page support learners that will benefit from the accommodation of model cues.
Does the learner need to have material organized in a particular way but can't do this themselves?
Does the learner hesitate and wonder what is the next step in the process?
Can the teacher find a way to give a cue without giving the answer?
Does the learner know the content, but struggle to apply it in context?
Would the learner continue and complete the task successfully if given a hint or clue?
Does the learner hesitate and wonder what is the next step in the process?
Can the teacher find a way to give a cue without giving the answer?
Does the learner know the content, but struggle to apply it in context?
Would the learner continue and complete the task successfully if given a hint or clue?
Cueing (general assistance) is an action intended to encourage a student to initiate or continue a task that he or she had previously executed. A cue is a hint or a nudge in the right direction that does not provide a direct answer.
From most to least invasive:
Learn more about cues here.
From most to least invasive:
- Physical Gesture An adult alerts the student by touch to begin or continue a task.
- Pointing An adult provides a single point toward an object or place indicating the beginning step of a task or continuation of the task when the student hesitates.
- Visual Cue The student is provided with written directions, arrows, color-coding, or other visual methods beyond the materials planned initially to help the student continue the task.
- Verbal Direct Cue The student is given a hint or short verbal redirection that relates specifically to the task but does not provide a direct answer. (Example: “Always capitalize the first word in the sentence.”)
- Verbal Indirect Cue The student is given oral information or a question that guides the student in the right direction but does not provide a direct answer. (Example: “What do you think you need to do next?”)
Learn more about cues here.
Color Coding
Color coding important items for learners helps to keep them focused on key words and ideas. Many tools allow for marking up digital items with ease. Here are just a few that may be helpful when providing color coding cues for students.
- OneNote's color codes sections and pages
- OneNote's highlight features under the Draw tab
- Using the Diigo browser add-on the highlight key details or directions on the web
- Using Microsoft's Edge Web Browser to add notes and highlights.
Organizing by Color
OneNote Student Notebooks allow students and teachers to have color coded Tabs with Pages in the corresponding color. This allows teachers to reference color coding while instructing, giving learners visual cues.
Marking Up Documents
When closing reading or highlighting key information on documents students and teachers may find it helpful to store documents in a OneNote Notebook where students can annotate and highlight key information.
Digital Documents are easily uploaded and users can even upload traditional paper documents using
OFFICE LENS
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Browser Mark-Ups
There are many browser tools that quickly allow students to highlight and take key notes right over webpages to reference later. Simply find the browser or add-on that works best for you. Two of the most popular and very easy to use are Diigo and the Edge Browser.
Diigo can be added on to any browser. See how it can make reading and note-taking online more effective for students. This will require a few account.
Edge Windows 10 Browser quickly allows users to mark up and take notes on most webpages. Choose to clean up the page view and begin highlighting and note taking right away. When students are finished the pages can be saved in the browser or exported to the student's OneNote for later use.
Arrows & Visuals
- OneNote's tagging feature allows you to insert visual cues such as arrows, stars, questions, and much more. Tags also become searchable for easy reference at a later date.
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Verbal Cues
Teachers can help learners even when they are not able to be near them by recording verbal and visual cues that can be viewed by students. These tools not only cue students one time, but can be played multiple times depending on the needs of the learner.
- OneNote's Audio and Video record feature allows students to hear the teacher's voice for cueing
- Loom and Screencastify are Google extensions that allow teachers to record a screencast with audio, video, and even live video of the teacher explaining if you want to add a personal touch for learners.
- Voki-make an avatar that can speak and prompt students.
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OneNote For Audio and Video Cues Teacher Uses Audio or Video Recordings placed inside a class notebook to share with specific students to give them cues and increase focus. Loom or Screencastify Allows teachers to record screen and get a quick sharing link or mp4 to be played as needed. Voki Teachers can create Voki avatars to give students verbal cues in a fun and engaging way. |
