Quizlet

 

www.quizlet.com  was created by Andrew Sutherland when he was 18 years old as a way to study for his French class (Iozzio, 2008). From there it was grown into a site that can help a learner review multiple languages, AP subjects, nursing, exams, history, science, math, literature art, and even professional careers such as nursing and and law (Quizlet, 2013).

It is an amazing website and app that can be used by students to study their world language vocabulary.  They can create their own online vocabulary list which Quizlet then turns into flashcards, a mini-quiz, a timed race against a friend or a matching game.  Quizlet makes learning vocabulary easy, fun and mobile.  The app can be accessed from any wifi capable device.

Here is an example of a flashcard:

 

For teachers, they can make vocabulary or verb conjugation lists, flashcards, etc. for their students and then share the link with them via email, a blog or wiki or just by telling them the title of the list on Quizlet. My cooperative teacher uses Quizlet has a review in class before a quiz. Students take out their devices or use one of the tablets or PCs in the room to review and play.

I think that when I am a teacher, I will use Quizlet with my students so they have a digitally-friendly way to review and learn their new words or verb tense.

References:

Iozzio, C. (2008). Technology Wonder Kids. PC Magazine Online. Retrieved from http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2332904,00.asp