WordNik

                                

Wordnik is an online tool and is a fully functioning dictionary providing an explanation and context for a word. With the influence of modern technology, students tend to avoid using books! – they seem to be referred to as ‘old fashion’ and ‘time consuming’, however, Wordnik offers all the resources that your ‘usual dictionary’ can, but online, making it easier and quicker to access.

Wordnik provides both the dictionary definition as well as providing an example, to ensure better understanding for its user.

Here's an example!

I typed 'exciting' into Wordnik's search bar, and here are my results:

The benefits of using WordNik are that it provides various definitions for users; helping them to understand the meaning of a word, as well as the context of which it can be used. With this tool being online, as long as the internet is accessable, it allows 24 hour access, without passwords or hesitation.
Easy-Peesy!

This is a prime example of a good online resource, and can easily be interprated into lessons of all subjects across the curriculum. An example being story writing in literacy lessons, where pupils can use this technology to understand words they want to use, or look up synonyms and word equivalents. A benefit to this, is that the pupils will gain a better and stronger understanding of the

vocabulary that they are using, improving knowledge and spelling subconciously.

 

"Wordnik is a place for all the words, and everything known about them.
Our goal is to show you as much information as possible, as fast as we can find it, for every word in English, and to give you a place where you can make your own opinions about words known."

- http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/captivated-words-youll-love-wordnik.htm