QUIZLET - LATIN FLASH CARDS VOCABULARY APPLICATION

OVERVIEW OF THIS SESSION Define Quizlet – overview Why Quizlet? Similar applications to quizlet Create your own quizlet.

Quizlet Interface

WHAT IS QUIZLET? Digital Flash cards – ideally created by the teacher based on Glossary terms and they can also be viewed on other mobile devices. Flash cards – intro to terms and definitions - Term, definition or both (with or without audio) – this may include images as well. Flash cards – intro to terms and definitions Learn – practice/rehearsal of terms and definitions Speller – spelling practice (with or without audio) Test – various automatic tests – (MCQ, T/F, matching terms, written) Test – various automatic tests Games – Scatter (matching terms and definitions, space race typing game) Games – Scatter List – Simple view of terms List Scores – Student progress Scores Export – export the terms and definitions as a table to Powerpoint, excel or other flashcard programs Export

WHY QUIZLET? Mastering vocabulary is essential to any subject – you can’t converse in French if you don’t know French words. Defines the required knowledge in clear, simple terms. Create your Powerpoint from your quizlet terms (export) so there is 100% congruency between glossary terms, teacher notes and quizlet practice. Improves spelling skills Self-paced/On demand – “if you finish your notes then do quizlet practice.” Introduction to terms and the rehearsal of terms and definitions occurs during the actual lesson.

MORE - WHY QUIZLET? Instant feedback Individualized support – Audio and clue suggestion Supports inconsequential competition – it appeals to their competitive nature Games – don’t seem like real work Class games/competitions eg Blind definitions Can be printed as flash card sets Easy to combine quizlets, copy them or edit

SIMILAR TO QUIZLET CRAM – Flash cards and tests similar to Quizlet but better games CRAM Study Stack – Flash cards plus 9 games – hangman, crossword etc Study Stack

REVIEW Quizlet – can you name some of the functions? What are some of the benefits of Quizlet? Name some similar applications to quizlet. Now you will make your own

HOW TO MAKE A QUIZLET 1.Google Quizlet 2.Sign-up 3.Select - Create a study set (limited to 8 if not purchased - $15 per annum) 4.Title – (strongly suggest you establish a protocol eg TCC – Yr 10 Chem Ch 2.1) 5.Select languages x 2 6.You can type in terms and definitions, 7.or you can import everything from a table, 8.or you can work with auto definitions 9.Insert images or recordings (need to pay for this feature as far as I know) 10.Create then export to PowerPoint