Download PicFlip Vocabulary Game
I recently
designed a game called “Pic Flip” using PowerPoint. It can be used to recycle
vocabulary or review it or even pre-teach it prior to a new lesson and it is a
lot of fun. There are pictures with corresponding labels on which the learners
take a glimpse and try to visually memorize the pictures and their labels and
then hide everything again. Using their memory, learners will try to uncover
the pictures accordingly with the labels.
1.
Objective
of the game:
Pic Flip is an
engaging and immersive vocabulary learning game designed to enhance English
learners' ability to internalize and recall vocabulary items incidentally. The
game involves pictures and related labels, challenging players to create strong
mental connections between the visual representations and corresponding words.
The template can be easily modified and fed with new content following the
procedure below.
2.
How to
proceed:
·
Use the provided
pictures which are connected to the units of the 2nd year
Baccalaureate program or integrate new customized pictures. Each vivid image can
be associated with a corresponding label card with words or short phrases.
·
Students can play
individually or in small groups. Players take a moment to study the pictures
and their corresponding labels. This phase allows them to familiarize
themselves with the vocabulary items.
·
Once done with the previous
step, players hide the pictures and labels using the “HIDE ALL” button in
the slide and then try to uncover them in sequence picture followed by the
label. Other students can make sure to correct their classmates. The goal is to
recall and match the correct pictures with their corresponding labels.
·
Players uncover one label
card at a time and try to match it with the correct picture. For every correct
match, players earn points.
3.
Benefits:
·
Through the immersive
gameplay, learners incidentally absorb and internalize new vocabulary without
direct instruction.
·
The game leverages the
natural cognitive process of associating images with words.
·
Pic Flip reinforces the
connection between visual stimuli and verbal expressions, promoting a holistic
understanding of vocabulary items.
·
By associating words with
specific images, learners build contextual understanding, making it easier to
remember and apply the vocabulary in real-life situations.
·
The game aids in creating
mental representations of words by linking them to concrete visual cues,
facilitating easier recall and retention.
·
The interactive and
game-like nature of Pic Flip keeps learners engaged, making the vocabulary
learning process enjoyable and motivating.
·
Playing in small groups
encourages collaboration, fostering a supportive environment for learning from
peers.
Pic Flip, with
its blend of visual stimuli and linguistic elements, transforms vocabulary
acquisition into a dynamic and enjoyable experience, enhancing learners'
language proficiency in an effective and memorable way.
Designed by: Brahim ARJAFELLAH
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