Lesson+No.2+-+Chapter+9+Math+Vocabulary+with+Quizlet

media type="custom" key="8503764" =**Chapter 9 Math Vocabulary with Quizlet**=
 * Creating Innovative Uses of Technology:**
 * An Individual Project**
 * By**
 * Sharon MacDermaid**


 * Rationale**
 * Lesson Two**

Students will utilize [] and a premade study stack ([]) to learn the vocabulary from Chapter 9 of the Holt Middle School Mathematics Course 2 book.
 * 1. A brief description of #2 lesson plan**

Technology needed includes a computer with internet access and a web browser. The study stack used for this lesson can be found at [] and will be used with the website []. It would be helpful for the teacher to have access to a computer with a connect data projector so that a demonstration may be shown to the students while instruction on using the Quizlet site is given.
 * 2. The technology and resources involved (e.g. facility, network, equipment, software, online program, and websites’ URLs)**

Teachers will need only basic computer knowledge in order to use Quizlet. For this lesson the study stack was made ahead of time so no further skills are needed. The video on the right is a good introduction to the side for teachers. I would not recommend using the video with students as it is not terribly entertaining. Teachers will need to learn how to make their own study stack of they were going to implement this lesson for a topic other than the one I have included.
 * 3. What skills, knowledge, and pedagogy are required of teachers**

Students will need to know how to utilize a computer and the internet through a web browser.
 * 4. What prior skills and knowledge are required of students**

Students will be asked to access [] and will go to the Chapter 9 study Stack located at []. Once the students have located the correct study stack they will have several options for learning and studying the vocabulary. I will have my students utilize the “scatter” and the “test” options for this lesson.
 * 5. What are students asked to do exactly (product or process)**

In order to utilize this lesson plan teachers will need to become familiar with Quizlet and should be comfortable explaining to students how to get to the website and how to set up their own account.
 * 6. What are the procedures of the project (steps to teach the technology skills)**

There are many advantages to using Quizlet versus traditional flash cards. The flash cards made within Quizlet are in many cases neater than those that would be handmade by students. The digital flashcards have more options for studying than traditional flashcards. The site generates several different activities and the study stacks can be shared among teachers and students so that students can spend more time studying and less time creating the actual study materials.
 * 7. What are the advantages of the project**

One disadvantage to using Quizlet is that it requires an internet connection. Many students do not have access at home so would only be able to utilize this technology while at school. A bigger disadvantage is that students under the age of 13 are not permitted to use Quizlet. This policy is outlined on the [|Quizlet FAQ page]. See below //(FAQ: How old must you be to use Quizlet? Although we appreciate your interest, Quizlet is not designed for or intended for use by students under 13 years old. Quizlet is not an appropriate learning environment for grade schoolers, and in compliance with [|COPPA] (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), we can not permit children under the age of 13 to use Quizlet. We suggest that you check out alternatives more appropriate for this age group, like the websites listed below.// //Scholastic Online Activities: []// //Fun Brain: [|http://www.funbrain.com]// //Enchanted Learning: [|http://www.enchantedlearning.com]// //Discovery School: [|http://school.discoveryeducation.com]// //Starfall: [|http://www.starfall.com]// //[|Back to all FAQs »])// In order to be in line with this policy when students create an account they need to enter their birthdate and a valid email address. Students who cannot do so will be required to put in false information to gain access to a Quizlet account or will only be able to use Study Stacks that have already been created and will not be able to create their own.
 * 8. What are the disadvantages of the project**

When students work through a __vocabulary review__ using Quizlet they are utilizing __flashcards__ and are involved in __active learning__.
 * 9. What types of effective instructional strategies are included**

This lesson could easily be modified for any subject matter and any level from middle school to college. Anything that uses vocabulary could be studied using the activities on Quizlet.
 * 10. What are the possibilities that the innovation can be transferred to other teachers, subject content, and different school settings**


 * Link to Searching Project --> Quizlet**