Quizlet is a great tool. Even though some people don’t want to admit it, science is a very vocabulary rich subject. It is also at many times difficult vocabulary. Not too many synonyms and antonyms of the words students need to learn. Many of the science concepts they need to learn are the words themselves. With Quizlet the teacher can setup flashcards with the words, definitions or specific concepts. You can also use pictures to match with words and definitions. Another thing I liked a lot about Quizlet is the text to speech. The students can have the word and the definition said aloud. The voice is very clear and concise. This would be very help for ELL students that have trouble reading english. For any language class that would be a valuable part of this tool. Quizlet also has game options that the students can play by themselves or the teacher can use on the SMART board as review. The Flashcards can be printed out and use to study without a computer. I already made one for the coming test this week and I am going to try it on the SMART board. I also am going to try to link or embed the flashcards onto my school website so that students can access it directly.
I have used Wordle for a writing promt. Using it as a word bank and emphasizing the words I really would like to see them use. Some of the other tools I looked at and they would be good. Tough part as in all of them is that the students require an email account and some would need to be monitored and didn’t see a way for that to happen. I really wish there were sites using these tools were a teacher can set up a classroom and have all students use them and that way no worries for an email or monitoring. I have recently been using Go Animate. Look for it soon on the wiki for the project we have to do. Let you know the ins and outs.
I have used Wordle for a writing promt. Using it as a word bank and emphasizing the words I really would like to see them use. Some of the other tools I looked at and they would be good. Tough part as in all of them is that the students require an email account and some would need to be monitored and didn’t see a way for that to happen. I really wish there were sites using these tools were a teacher can set up a classroom and have all students use them and that way no worries for an email or monitoring. I have recently been using Go Animate. Look for it soon on the wiki for the project we have to do. Let you know the ins and outs.
Excellent review of Quizlet. I've seen a few teachers using it, but I hadn't had time to really gain an understanding of what it can do. Very nice explanation. I also like your idea of using Wordle as a writing prompt. I've seen it used for other things, but this is a fantastic idea.
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