«Wordwall» as a tool of historical concept formation for schoolchildren with intellectual disabilities in distance learning

- Косенко, Ю. М. (orcid.org/0000-0003-2723-2031), Король, Олена (orcid.org/0000-0003-0175-3824), Боряк, О.В. (orcid.org/0000-0003-2484-1237) and Чобанян, Анна (orcid.org/0000-0001-6191-1068) (2025) «Wordwall» as a tool of historical concept formation for schoolchildren with intellectual disabilities in distance learning Information Technologies and Learning Tools, 2 (106). pp. 15-34. ISSN 2076-8184

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Abstract

The article substantiates the relevance of historical concepts formation for schoolchildren with intellectual disabilities, analyzes scientific sources regarding the use of information and computer technologies in special education, and highlights significant challenges in distance learning for children with intellectual developmental disorders. The difficulty of mastering digital technology algorithms by such children is emphasized, as well as the necessity of providing support to their parents and caregivers during online learning using internet technologies. The article also underscores the need for professional development of special education teachers and additional consultations for parents, caregivers, and students with intellectual disabilities. The capabilities of the interactive educational application «Wordwall» in designing educational games and tasks for students with intellectual disabilities are discussed. The functions of this resource, which allow teachers to quickly adapt exercises, modify them (simplify or complicate), depending on the cognitive abilities of children in this category, and adjust tasks developed by colleagues based on the topic, educational objectives, and lesson content or teaching style, are described. The toolkit of the «Wordwall» application, which enables the customization of tasks through changes in graphics, fonts, sounds, and more, is detailed. Examples of accessible task templates are provided, such as «Matching Pairs», «Quiz», «Anagram», «Flashcards», «Complete the Sentence», «Find the Match», «Grouping» and «Random Wheel» The article underscores the role of «Wordwall» in enhancing cognitive and language skills, improving memory and attention, boosting motivation to study Ukrainian history, and enriching students’ active vocabulary. History teachers in special education schools positively evaluate the application as an effective tool for working with students with intellectual disabilities.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	information and computer technologies; educational application «Wordwall»; special education; special educational needs; children with intellectual disabilities; correction; inclusive education.
Subjects:	Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 00 Prolegomena. Fundamentals of knowledge and culture. Propaedeutics > 004 Computer science and technology. Computing. Data processing > 004.9 Application-oriented computer-based techniques Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 373 Kinds of school providing general education Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 376 Education, teaching, training of special groups of persons. Special schools > 376.3 Виховання та освіта осіб із вадами зору, слуху, мови та нервовими захворюваннями. Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 9 Geography. Biography. History > 93/94 History
Divisions:	Institute of the gifted child > Giftedness Development Projection Department
Depositing User:	Алла 1 Алла Почтарьова
Date Deposited:	26 Jun 2025 14:26
Last Modified:	26 Jun 2025 14:26
URI:	https://lib.iitta.gov.ua/id/eprint/745796

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