Flashcardlet is a free app that can be downloaded to your iOS device. I do not think it is available in Android format.
This app allows one to create sets of flashcards to meet his/her personal needs. He/she may edit the created decks if they want to add more terms later.
This app allows the user plenty of awesome study options. These include, but are not limited to the following:
- Users may view the cards in alphabetical order, random order, or created order.
- When studying, users have the option to mark cards with a check (indicating mastery) or an X (indicating non-mastery).
- Upon a return study session, users have the option to view only cards marked with an X or all at once. This helps students focus on terms they haven't remembered thus far.
- Users have the option to study the back of the card first or vice versa.
- Users can download pre-made sets of flashcards in a multitude of subjects from Quizlet. (I, myself, have downloaded a set for GRE words.) There are cards for the various subject areas and standardized tests. *Not all decks are created equal, but you have the option to preview them before adding to your flashcard library.
- Teachers can use Quizlet (a free website) to create flashcard sets. This is extremely helpful when you have struggling students who may not exert the effort to make their own cards but would download a set the teacher has available. Student would only need to know the teacher's creator name and search it.
- Decks can easily be deleted when they are no longer of use.
I foresee this as an excellent tool to study for exams.
If you have Reflector (see previous blog entry), you can easily demonstrate how to use this app in the classroom. This went over well, since I asked the kids to use their phones to find the app if they were interested.
See me if you would like a demo or have any questions!
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