| As reported last year in the post No more Flashcards, students need to learn specialized vocabulary in their higher level classes and Quizlet is one online flashcard option. This year, some English classes are using Vocabulary.com to learn the words and definitions they need to be effective readers and writers. Vocabulary.com provides different options than Quizlet based on the data they collect from |
With Quizlet, teachers create the lists of words and definitions based on their needs for a particular unit or lesson. Vocabulary.com allows you to create new lists of words using their built-in definitions, but it also provides thousands of lists based on literature, speeches, historical documents, and more. Dictionary and thesaurus tools are also available and students can immediately see what words are the most difficult for themselves. Teachers can also use it as a formative assessment in order to review misconceptions before summative evaluations.
Both Quizlet and Vocabulary.com engage students in learning vocabulary better than the old 3x5 notecard of the 20th century. Students appreciate the easy access and game-like aspects. If you need help choosing the right vocabulary learning tool for your classes, feel free to contact your technology integration specialist.
Screenshots of interface and data from Vocabulary.com