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==== Introduction ====
 
==== Introduction ====
Vocabulary building is one of the components of language learning. Kanagram is a software application in which you can create word lists for defined categories, which will presented in a jumbled form for the player to arrange into the desired words. You can build word lists in any language, though currently in Indian languages, you can use only simple letters and not letter combinations (ottaksharas).  The tool allows you to configure word lists for any given category. You can provide a hint for each word also. For instance you could define a category - 'Rivers of Karnataka' and give Tunga, Bhadra, Netravati, Krishna, Kaveri, Bhima as the words for this category. For each word you can give a hint or clue, for e.g. 'Source in Kodagu district' for Kaveri. When you 'play' Kanagram, you will select a category. If you select 'Rivers of Karnataka', you will get jumbled words, one at a time, and you need to guess the word. This word thus builds the vocabulary of students in an enjoyable manner. 'Unjumbling' the word is a creative exercise, making students familiar with anagrams. 
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Vocabulary building is one of the components of language learning. Kanagram is a software application in which you can create word lists for defined categories, which will presented in a jumbled form for the player to arrange into the desired words. You can build word lists in any language, though currently in Indian languages, you can use only simple letters and not letter combinations (ottaksharas).  The tool allows you to configure word lists for any given category. You can provide a hint for each word also. For instance you could define a category - 'Rivers of Karnataka' and give Tunga, Bhadra, Netravati, Krishna, Kaveri, Bhima as the words for this category. For each word you can give a hint or clue, for e.g. 'Source in Kodagu district' for Kaveri. When you 'play' Kanagram, you will select a category. If you select 'Rivers of Karnataka', you will get jumbled words, one at a time, and you need to guess the word. This word thus builds the vocabulary of students in an enjoyable manner.  
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Kanagram allows word lists to be setup in other languages also. So you can set simple word lists in Kannada as well. (Currently Kanagram allows only simple Telugu words, complex/compound letters are not supported).  
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==== Building of subject related learning competencies ====
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Vocabulary building is an important language competency. Associating words by class/category (such as rivers of India) is also a language competency. This application can also be used to group synonyms for a word.  
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[http://www.anagramator.com/ Anagram maker], is a website resource which generates anagrams for any word you type in.  
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The student can unjumble jumbled words to identify the answer. 'Unjumbling' the word is a creative exercise, making students familiar with anagrams.
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The student can also build creative expression skills by building word lists. Giving 'clues' for a word is also an exercise in creativity for the creator. The clue can be straight or [http://yourdictionary.com/cryptic cryptic], and this game can help students to become crossword solvers as well.
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Kanagram home screen
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==== Learning objectives ====
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# Understanding the interface of Kanagram and solving jumbles and creating word lists
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# Appreciating the different possibilities of using Kanagram in classrooms
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## as a pre-made resource in classroom discussion and demonstration
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## co-creating a resource (word list) in the classroom and using the process of constructing the resource to clarify concepts (word groups/categories, clues)
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## student creations which can be used for formative assessments
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# Helping students independently explore Kanagram for self-learning
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# Building a library of Kanagram word lists for further learning and sharing the resources with other teachers and learners.
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Open Kanagram configuration window
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==== Resources ====
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# [[Learn_Kanagram]]
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Creating vocabularies
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==== Activity (creating resource) ====
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Add vocabularies words and hints)
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Reference:  
 
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Reference: [[Learn_Kanagram]]
      
=== Creating digital stories (Social sciences and languages) ===
 
=== Creating digital stories (Social sciences and languages) ===

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