Quizlet is a free online database of over 400 million flashcard sets created by students, for students. All the information is user-generated and includes both text-based and visual study materials. The range of topics covered on Quizlet is pretty amazing. Students can browse these sets by category (Arts & Literature), then narrow down by type (Books), then specific subject (The Great Gatsby). For each set of flashcards, Quizlet also auto-populates a few study activities, including matching and fill-in-the-blank games and timed quizzes. In creating flashcards, students can upload their own photos or choose from Quizlet's database to add a visual element. Teachers can share custom sets of created flashcards with their students.
PurposeGames is a free site that is used to create and find games for students to play to help them study for upcoming tests. This site could be used as a homework assignment, review game activity, or ticket out the door. Teachers can set up classes and even set up tournaments to promote friendly competition among the students. Create a free account to start creating games for your students. Kahoot! is a free student response system for creating and administering unique, game-like quizzes. Questions, along with answer choices, are projected onto a screen while students submit responses on their devices. The kids' devices only show color, so they must view the correct answer on the screen in the room. The liveliness of the quiz/game escalates as updated ranks appear on the scoreboard between questions. The site has very bright colors and very suspenseful music. Teachers will need to create an account and set up a "room" for students to join. BrainPop is a group of sites that provides short videos, quizzes, and other videos to students in all grades. It covers subjects of science, social studies, English, mathematics, engineering, technology, health, arts, and music. Several features of the site are free but some parts require a paid subscription. Educators can take advantage of many free videos, lesson plans, and free games. One of the sites built into this is called BrainPop Educators. Educators can find and create resources on this site as well. |
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