Quizzlet

Date of Last Update: copyright 2009 ** Authority: Quizlet was created by Andrew Sutherland when he was 17 years old by using money from his summer job to create the site in his spare time. He also created Brainfliar, Inc., a business to attend to the business aspects of the site. As a student, Sutherland wanted a better way to learn terms and vocabulary. ** Currency: The information on this page is very current as teachers and students are continually creating new lists of terms. Under “Quizlet News” on the homepage, the most recent post made by the site administrators was 2 months ago. **
 * Quizlet- http://www.quizlet.com **
 * Sponsoring Organization: Brainflair **
 * Content: The site provides 7 different games that are created from one list of terms with definitions. Teachers can create their own lists (by signing up for a free account) or choose from thousands created by other teachers.  **


 * Purpose: This site is an improvement over the traditional form of flash cards. By simply entering a list of terms with definitions, the site creates 7 different games aimed at learning the terms. The site is aimed at middle school to college level students. **


 * Organization of Information, Design and Navigation: There are a few advertisements on this page, but they are not distracting from the content. Once students are given access to a teacher’s sets (lists of terms and definitions), they can play any of the games on the site. **


 * Strengths: The site is free to teachers. The different games provide students with a variety of practice opportunities. The website is easy to navigate and simple to use. By entering the list of terms once, many activities can be generated (saving the teacher time). The students will find the games fun and easy to play. Teachers can change the settings to allow anyone to see the sets or just individuals with a password. Editing rights can also be changed from just the creator to individuals with a password. **
 * Weaknesses: Students will need to create a login unless the teacher wants to give students access through their password. This means that students could potentially edit the list when the are on the site. **


 * Instructional Uses: Practice opportunities seems to be the most applicable way this site could be used in the classroom. I plan to create lists for our major literature units and linking the quizlet page to Angel. **


 * Benefits to Students: This is a fun, interactive way to help students learn important vocabulary and terms. **