Quizlet:Effective teaching tool

for differentiated instruction

November 2013 Deedee Staikos

What is Quizlet exactly?

Vocabulary building web application

Create flashcards

Match words to definitions

Match vocabulary to concepts

Match answers to questions

Match eras/historical figures to events, etc...

ELLs at HHS:Have Quizlet accounts

Use Quizlet regularly in ESL classes

Use it as a study tool for content classes

Enjoy the application’s game modes

CAN LISTEN TO THE WORDS AND DEFINITIONS!

Speech to text on Macs-reads test to ELL

What makes a good set for an ELL?

pictures

simplified definitions-explain in simplest terms

lists that are chunked-master 10, 15, or 20 or related to a particular topic or concept

Pictures

Beginning Guitar

Simple definitions

The definition should use simpler words; can add additional word

to expand vocabularyAmerican History (E or B)

Chunk it by topic:occupations

subtraction words & phrases

Create a Quizlet account:It’s free

It’s easy

For an extra 15-20 bucks you can upload your own pictures!

Let’s create a set!http://Quizlet.com/

Now that you have a set created, let’s study:

IMPORTANT! Always go:

FYI: If you haven’t used Quizlet in a while

TESTS:

NO TRUE/FALSE

Multiple choice-eliminate 1-2 answers for entering and beginning ELLs

Written-look for content knowledge

Careful in printing tests

Can reconfigure many ways

Can regenerate infinite # of tests

Stealing is allowed!Why work so hard?...import from over 20 million lists!

combine lists

duplicate lists and modify them

build your own profile with categories of lists:

PURPOSES (and benefits) of Quizlet:1. Engages student in scaffolded study strategy

2. Active learning versus passive studying

3. Promotes accountability for learning

4. Assesses:

student’s ability to use technology

student’s ability to learn through online study modes

5. Empowers student to take ownership of learning

6. Promotes independence

7. Kids in honors, resource, and ESL classes are using it!

Thank you for your attention!Doreen D. Staikos, November 2009, 2011, 2013

All pictures obtained from Quizlet.com for the purpose of training teachers on use of this application.