InferCabulary

Research-based vocabulary instruction tool that teaches words through analagous visuals

Overview

SUMMARY 

Communication APPtitude’s series of InferCabulary iPad apps are designed to improve K - 12 students’ vocabulary through analogous visual associations.There are three different versions - one for elementary school, one for middle school and one for high school - that each cost $14.99. As of March 2015, the InferCabulary apps have been downloaded by over 1,000 students and teachers.

Communication APPtitude offers a companion app called WordQuations that focuses on teaching students verb synonyms through a similar focus on related visuals and video.

GOALS

Communication APPtitude’s series of InferCabulary iPad apps are designed to improve K - 12 students’ vocabulary through analogous visual associations. This researched-based method aims to create deep understanding of vocabulary in order to improve writing and reading comprehension.

APPROACH

Instead of teaching vocabulary through traditional word to definition associations, InferCabulary presents five related images that students use to infer the meaning of the word. Students can get further context clues through both written and audio captions for each photo. They can also access an easy to understand definition, as well as more information in-depth information about the word. There are also two games modes available that help students reinforce their understanding of the words.

IMPLEMENTATION

The InferCabulary iPad apps are available for download on the Apple App Store.

PRICING

InferCabulary comes in three different versions - one for elementary school, one for middle school and one for high school. These cost a one-time fee of $14.99 each. There is a free version of the middle school app that includes less content.

WHO IS USING IT

As of March 2015, the InferCabulary apps have been downloaded by over 1,000 students and teachers.