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The Beauty of Crossword Puzzles as a Teaching Tool
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Presenter: Davida Jordan
Summary
Crossword puzzles are a surprisingly effective and engaging classroom activity. Wordplay, critical thinking, and educated guessing strategies are ways to engage students. Students can complete them independently or collaborate with peers. Students encounter information in a new format, review previously studied material, or assess knowledge before beginning to study. Instructors can gauge student understanding and awareness by how quickly the puzzle is completed. There are free websites that allow you to create your crossword puzzles.
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