Technology In Class

Create and Share Free Crossword Puzzles

Crossword puzzles are educational technology. What are some ways to integrate them into your classroom? Here are two:

•  Try creating puzzles for vocabulary words students are studying.
• Include students in the creative process; have them create puzzles as a review activity for an assessment. While they are creating they will be learning.

Just Crosswords lets you use puzzles that have already been created, but the feature I like most is that you are able to create your own puzzles. You can then share the puzzle by directing students to a web address (which I did below), printing it, emailing it, or copy and pasting it (HTML) onto a website or blog. Its an easy site to use. Let me know how you do on our puzzle, the theme is Chicago sports teams.
Our puzzle: Crossword Puzzle: Chicago

This review/resource is also going to be located on the TIC Recommends page for future reference.

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