Quizlet

        

The technological study tool known as Quizlet is an online app that allows students to create flashcards, games, and test in order to help them study.  Quizlet was created by Andrew Sutherland in October of 2005 and the site was then published in January of 2007.  Quizlet is composed of many different ways to study.  The forms of studying on Quizlet are as follows; flashcards, gravity, write, speller, match, and live.  The most used form of study in flashcards.  Just like physical flashcards, Quizlet Flashcards allow you to view one side of the virtual flashcard and then click on that flashcard to reveal the answer on the other side.  Gravity is a study tool that doubles as a game.  Gravity consist of definitions placed on asteroids that are falling to the bottom of the screen.  It is then up to the student to type in the correct word to match the definition before it reaches the bottom of the screen.  Write tests a students knowledge on whether or not that can write either the definition or term that goes with what is shown on the screen.  Speller is used as a form of a spelling test where the word is read aloud and the student studying must type out the word spelled correctly. Match is another studying function offered by Quizlet that models a game.  Match is set up with a grid of scattered terms where students then must drag the correct term to the given definition in the quickest time possible.  Finally the last Quizlet feature is live.  Quizlet Live models Kahoot in a way in which the teacher divides the class into groups and present them with either the term or definition and the students must correctly answer to earn points.  At the end of the game the group with the most correct wins resulting in the highest score win.  

Quizlet is a great tool for teachers to utilize during times like these because students are familiar with using it and it is an alternative to book studying.  Quizlet is also a free app which makes it easier for teachers to get their students to use it.  Teachers are also able to create Quizlet's for their students when it comes time to study for a test and a review needs to be sent out.  It is much easier to share something online that students already know how to use and are interested in using rather then sending home hard copies of notes that are just prewritten.  By utilizing the function that Quizlet has to offer, teachers are able to offer a wider array of studying options that will suit more students.