One way to help students with their vocabulary is through collaborative digital activities. Below is an example of the Iron Chef method, in which students contribute their collective understanding of words (or in this case, pre-fixes) via Google Slides. Students each are assigned a template, and fill in their word and definition, examples of how the word is used, an image that represents their word (either created or found), and some colloquial representation of their word (an emoji or meme).
This activity allows students to dive into a word, present their topic to their classmates, and share different ways to understand and use that word while also including visual representations. It doesn't take long, helps students develop their technological skills by searching for their content, and combines individual work with interactive collaborative work.
For more specifics on the Iron Chef Lesson Plan, check out this article from the SGV CUE blog.
Using technology to complete this vocabulary assignment is a simple, fun way to get students quickly engaged on a deeper level than simple vocabulary lessons. They spend more time with their words, and have a visual, auditory, and written explanation from other students on other words. Using Google Slides is WAY faster than assigning something like this as a written project, and helps promote digital literacy for students. This activity is a great way to apply and check for understanding for students' vocabulary skills, online research skills, and basic computer formatting skills.
This lesson Modifies this assignment according to the SAMR Model. It significantly modifies a vocabulary lesson using technology in a way that transforms the idea of the lesson, as well as how students are interacting with it.