QUIZLET - LATIN FLASH CARDS VOCABULARY APPLICATION

OVERVIEW OF THIS SESSION Define Quizlet – tour 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 or they can be ‘borrowed’ from other creators. They can also be viewed on other mobile devices. Flash cards – intro to terms and definitions - Term, definition or both (with or without audio) 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

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 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 practice quizlet.

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