Quizlet is an educative online platform and application for smart devices. Was made by Andrew Sutherland in 2005 but was available to free download in 2007. This app use flashcards to give students an innovatory tool to practice and learn through gamification.
It contains some elements that can be used to reinforce 4 skills during the process of a second language acquisition. Students can practice writing, reading, listening and grammar aspects.
Students can use it to work alone or in groups which is an interesting alternative to enhance class participation.
Here you can watch a tutorial about how to use this app:
Here are some examples of the uses of Quizlet:
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1) Why is this particular tool or technology relevant to language learning? What approaches to language learning or research underpin the use of this technology?
Quizlet is relevant to language learning because you can develop the 5 skills of the language process. It is very complete and is interesting for students. Gamification plays an important role in the way that students learn and this app involves all the aspects. Quizlet is similar to others but it has one particular aspect related to listening because you can write what you are listening.
2) How might you use it to foster language learning? Think about your target audience.
Students feel comfortable and motivated to participate with this app because they see it as a game more than a boring activity. It is a good idea to use new methods to teach instead of the traditional ones.
Students feel comfortable and motivated to participate with this app because they see it as a game more than a boring activity. It is a good idea to use new methods to teach instead of the traditional ones.
3) What limitations can you see with the use of this technology for the purposes of language learning?
You need access to Internet and smart devices, the rest is up to your imagination and creativity.
You need access to Internet and smart devices, the rest is up to your imagination and creativity.
The appeal of a digital learning tool is that it can ask much more dynamic questions than what you can do with paper. Quizlet can figure out what material you’re struggling with and just focus on that. It can also verify what you know and coach you to only stop studying when it thinks you’re ready!
ResponderEliminarPretty informative, such a complete post. I've used this app before and it is quite fun and interesting. I used during my internship and students loved it. They had fun and learnt a lot. It brings significative learning and motivates students to participate. I will definitively recommend it. I think is similar to Kahoot but just in terms of gamification because have a different focus on the learning skills. Excellent post!
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