Teaching Tools and Tips: Quizlet – A Portable Study Tool
By Amy Fuglestad, Spanish Instructor
Introduction
Students are expected to learn new terms and concepts all of the time, no matter the subject
area. As a language teacher I am constantly asking students to study and learn new
vocabulary. One method to do that is to use flash cards. They are a useful tool for language
acquisition -old fashioned – but useful! So how do we get today’s technology savvy students to
use flash cards? Quizlet is the answer! It can be used anytime, anyplace!
Tool Identification
Quizlet is a free website that allows teachers and students to create and use study sets. The
study sets may be used as flash cards, interactive games, and quizzes that are automatically
assessed for instant feedback. Quizlet is a study tool that can be used in and out of the
classroom, on computers, tablets and smartphones.
Tool Location
Quizlet.com
Tool Usage
Create a free account. (http://www.slideshare.net/quizlet/quizletsign-up?)
This will give you access to build up to 8 classes and allow your students access to 10 different
games and study modes, individually or collaboratively. The image below shows you STUDY
modes that include: Flashcards, Learn, Speller and Test and PLAY modes that include: Scatter,
Gravity and LIVE.
Each study area offers a variety of learning options. Whether you are teaching a foreign
language, history, music, science or other subject areas, Quizlet will help your students acquire
and remember class material! Here are a number of ways that Quizlet enhances student
learning:
1. Quizlet reads the word and definition to the student out loud, enhancing students’ grasp
of pronunciation.
2. Quizlet provides targeted spelling feedback.
3. Quizlet provides adaptive training to help students focus on the items most difficult for
them.
4. Quizlet generates customizable randomized tests for your students to boost their longterm memory.
5. Quizlet generates interactive games to help students study course content.
6. Quizlet can be used in the classroom, at home or on the go.
7. Quizlet can be used to generate paper handouts, flash cards, or game materials.
8. Create a “class” for students to track their progress.
9. Students can export or mix and match different study sets to create their own
personalized deck.
10. Students can export Quizlet card sets and use them with other programs and websites.
Conclusion
Whether my students used hand written flash cards or studied using the Quizlet app on their
smartphone, their use of repetitive study helped them to learn and retain new information. My
students and I have enjoyed using Quizlet. I encourage you to give it a try!