Quizlet (2024)

IF 0.3 0 LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS
Nick Ott
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Abstract

Quizlet is a versatile online platform that offers various interactive study tools (e.g., flashcards, quizzes, and games) designed to enhance learning and retention. With its user-friendly interface and extensive database of user-generated content, Quizlet has become a widely used resource in digital learning because it applies to learners across disciplines and institutional contexts, i.e., from elementary school to higher education. With regard to language learning, Quizlet complements the use of traditional textbooks and extends beyond their limits. While the platform has user-generated vocabulary sets that align with chapters of popular textbooks, such as Stationen and Impuls Deutsch, educators and students can also create personalized sets that align with specific learning goals.

No special knowledge of digital technology is required to use Quizlet. It is accessible to users with different levels of computer literacy. To sign up, new users need only provide their date of birth and desired username and password and agree to the terms and conditions. Once logged in, users can search for existing materials or create their own to quiz.

Teachers who consider integrating Quizlet into their instructional practices should be aware of its structured yet adaptable format. The platform allows users to organize study materials into sets, which can be categorized by subject, topic, or chapter. Primarily, Quizlet offers users customizable study tools (e.g., Flashcards, Learn, Test, and Match), audio pronunciation, and interactive gameplay (e.g., Quizlet Live, Blast). Basically, these features enable instructors to tailor study materials to meet their students' specific needs and preferences and to promote personalized and engaging learning experiences. However, recent changes to the platform now limit the amount of studying that users can do in the “Learn” and “Test” modes without a premium subscription (Quizlet Plus). When educators or their institutions subscribe to Quizlet Plus for Teachers, their students will gain access to unlimited studying, and instructors will be able to monitor student progress over time, among other features. A free trial of Quizlet Plus is available for 30 days.

Quizlet pairs well with task-based instruction and blended learning methodologies. Teachers can design interactive tasks and activities for the classroom and beyond, encouraging active participation and fostering retention of learned material. For example, in the classroom, educators can engage their students in Quizlet Live, a free online game that facilitates practice as students compete in small groups and collaborate to find correct answers. Then, outside the classroom, instructors can assign free flashcard sets to introduce or review vocabulary, use individual quizzes to assess understanding of key concepts or organize review games to engage students in collaborative learning activities. Many of these activities can also be integrated into a number of learning management systems, such as Canvas or Google Classroom.

Some research has shown that Quizlet can be effective for vocabulary acquisition in the short term and increase student motivation (e.g., Sanosi, 2018, p. 76). Ideally, to achieve these results, educators would guide and support their students in actively engaging with the study materials, i.e., repeat audio pronunciation, look into verb conjugation, and check the plural form of a noun. Teachers can monitor students’ progress inside or outside the platform and provide essential feedback. By integrating Quizlet into lesson plans and assignments, teachers can provide students additional opportunities for practice and reinforcement.

Quizlet also contributes to equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts in education due to its accessibility, versatility, and user-friendliness. Multiple study tools and games on Quizlet are free of charge, and with the variety of activities and games, this resource can help to meet the needs of students with different learning styles and abilities. Additionally, Quizlet’s vast library of user-generated content encompasses a wide range of topics and perspectives, allowing educators to incorporate diverse voices and stories into their curriculum.

However, it is important to note that this online resource has limitations. First, it does not replace interactive, hands-on learning experiences in the classroom. Next, quality control over user-generated content needs to be done by the teacher. Learning sets may vary in accuracy, convention, and relevance, which can confuse students. Thus, educators are encouraged to carefully curate existing materials or create their own to ensure alignment with instructional objectives and standards. Lastly, the site limits access to some of its most popular features to users who do not subscribe to Quizlet Plus.

In sum, Quizlet stands out as a valuable resource for language educators seeking to supplement common learning activities or heighten student engagement. This online resource facilitates personalized learning experiences through customizable study materials and interactive activities. Its possible integration in task-based instruction and blended learning methodologies underscores its potential to foster active participation and reinforce language acquisition. Moreover, Quizlet furthers initiatives in education related to diversity, equity, and inclusion because of its accessibility and cost-effectiveness. Despite its limitations, Quizlet’s thoughtful and purposeful integration into instructional practices can enhance pedagogical approaches and ultimately promote vocabulary retention among language learners.

Quizlet(2024年)
Quizlet是一个多功能的在线平台,提供各种交互式学习工具(例如,抽抽卡,测验和游戏),旨在提高学习和记忆。它的用户友好的界面和广泛的数据库用户生成的内容,Quizlet已经成为一个广泛使用的资源,在数字学习,因为它适用于学习者跨学科和机构背景,即从小学到高等教育。在语言学习方面,Quizlet补充了传统教科书的使用,并超越了它们的局限性。虽然该平台有用户生成的词汇集,与流行教科书(如Stationen和impulse Deutsch)的章节相一致,但教育工作者和学生也可以根据特定的学习目标创建个性化的词汇集。使用Quizlet不需要特殊的数字技术知识。它适用于不同计算机水平的用户。注册时,新用户只需要提供他们的出生日期和所需的用户名和密码,并同意条款和条件。一旦登录,用户可以搜索现有的材料或创建自己的测试。考虑将Quizlet整合到教学实践中的教师应该意识到它的结构和适应性。该平台允许用户将学习材料组织成集,可以按主题、主题或章节进行分类。首先,Quizlet为用户提供可定制的学习工具(例如,抽抽卡,学习,测试和匹配),音频发音和互动游戏(例如,Quizlet Live, Blast)。基本上,这些功能使教师能够定制学习材料,以满足学生的特定需求和偏好,并促进个性化和引人入胜的学习体验。然而,该平台最近的变化现在限制了用户在“学习”和“测试”模式下的学习量,除非付费订阅(Quizlet Plus)。当教育工作者或他们的机构订阅Quizlet Plus for Teachers时,他们的学生将获得无限制的学习机会,教师将能够随时监控学生的进步,以及其他功能。Quizlet Plus免费试用30天。Quizlet与基于任务的教学和混合学习方法很好地搭配在一起。教师可以为课堂内外设计互动任务和活动,鼓励学生积极参与,培养学生对所学材料的记忆。例如,在课堂上,教育工作者可以让他们的学生参与Quizlet Live,这是一个免费的在线游戏,可以促进学生在小组竞争和合作中找到正确答案的练习。然后,在课堂之外,教师可以分配免费的抽认卡来介绍或复习词汇,使用个人测验来评估对关键概念的理解,或者组织复习游戏来吸引学生参与合作学习活动。其中许多活动也可以集成到许多学习管理系统中,例如Canvas或谷歌Classroom。一些研究表明,Quizlet可以在短期内有效地促进词汇习得,并增加学生的学习动机(例如,Sanosi, 2018,第76页)。理想情况下,为了达到这些效果,教育工作者应该引导和支持学生积极参与学习材料,即,重复语音发音,查看动词的变化,检查名词的复数形式。教师可以在平台内外监控学生的学习进度,并提供必要的反馈。通过将Quizlet整合到课程计划和作业中,教师可以为学生提供额外的练习和强化的机会。Quizlet还因其可访问性、多功能性和用户友好性,为教育领域的公平、多样性和包容性做出了贡献。Quizlet上的多种学习工具和游戏都是免费的,通过丰富的活动和游戏,可以帮助满足不同学习风格和能力的学生的需求。此外,Quizlet庞大的用户生成内容库包含广泛的主题和观点,允许教育工作者将不同的声音和故事纳入他们的课程。然而,重要的是要注意这个在线资源有局限性。首先,它不能取代课堂上的互动、动手学习体验。接下来,对用户生成内容的质量控制需要由教师来完成。学习集的准确性、约定俗成性和相关性可能各不相同,这可能会使学生感到困惑。因此,鼓励教育工作者仔细整理现有材料或创建自己的材料,以确保与教学目标和标准保持一致。最后,网站对一些最受欢迎的功能进行了限制,只有不订阅Quizlet Plus的用户才能使用。总之,Quizlet是语言教育者寻求补充普通学习活动或提高学生参与度的宝贵资源。 这个在线资源通过可定制的学习材料和互动活动促进个性化的学习体验。它可能与任务型教学和混合学习方法相结合,强调了它促进积极参与和加强语言习得的潜力。此外,Quizlet还因其可及性和成本效益而进一步推动了与多样性、公平和包容性相关的教育举措。尽管有其局限性,但Quizlet在教学实践中经过深思熟虑和有目的的整合可以增强教学方法,最终促进语言学习者的词汇记忆。
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