Quizlet Live

How to use Quizlet Live...

 

What is this new game?

This is an in-class, team-based learning game based on any Quizlet study set. Students are randomly paired into teams of 3-4 students to race against other teams. Each team must work together to clear their board, and the first team to do so wins.

 

Who can use this game?

All teachers on Quizlet can use the game for FREE. Students will not be able to play this game on their own, however.

 

How does the game work?

Here is what to expect:

• Students work together in randomized teams of 3-4, on ipads or computers.
• Teams race to match all the terms and definitions but wrong answers reset progress to zero.
• The first team to match all 12 terms correctly in a row wins.
• At the end of a game, see what terms students get right and wrong.

 

To get started you’ll need:

Here's what you'll need to run a successful game.

• A Quizlet study set (with at least 12 terms)
• At least 6 students (there is no upper limit on the number of students but we’ve tested with 12-40 students at a time)
• A computer, ipad, or phone for each student
• 10-20 minutes of class time

 

How to set up a game in your class:

Teacher Instructions:
1) Set up your computer to project your screen to the class
2) Give each student a computer or ipad
3) On your computer, go to the set you’d like to use on Quizlet
4) You’ll see a “Live” button on the right side of the page with a “beta” label. Click it!
5) On this screen, click "Create game."
Student Instructions:
1) Students go to http://quizlet.live and enter the game pin you are projecting on your screen (if you cannot access quizlet.live due to school filters, you can access it via https://quizlet.com/live)
2) When all students have joined, preview randomized team assignments (with the option to reshuffle)
3) Assign these teams to students by clicking Use These Teams
4) Ask students to move next to each other so that they can work together
5) Start the game!

 

Things to Keep in Mind:

Unique Terms:
Requires that there be 12 unique terms in your Quizlet set before starting a game. So, if a set that has the same term OR the same definition repeated, all of those pairs are removed.

Check out the video below or click on this link: Quizlet Video

Not Just a Glorified Overhead

Many classrooms in the district are now home to a handy little technology tool-
the document camera. 

The models of the cameras vary from room to room, but the basic functions are the same. Most project, zoom, take pictures, record video, and some have a light function. Here are some engaging ways to get the most out of your document camera in the classroom:

• Read alouds-turn any book into a "big book" under the doc camera
• Utilize math manipulatives
• Science experiments/demonstrations
• Demonstrate an app
• Show a piece of music
• Demonstrate how to set up interactive notebooks/how to take notes
• Let students be the teachers and explain how to solve a problem
• Show art work or projects
• Demonstrate dictionary skills
• Show-and-tell on the big screen
• Zoom in on rulers
• Project graph paper
• Display student work
• Take and save a picture of student work to save for use with later classes and/or posting on a class website
• Take photos of other items/documents and save image for later use
• Record video-Work out a problem, narrate a demonstration, etc and add to your website or upload to YouTube. Perfect for students who are absent.

If you don't have a document camera in your classroom and think it would be something you would use, let a tech coach know. We will find one for you to try out! 

What other ways are you using a document camera in your classroom? Post below and let us know!

When it doubt, FORM it out!

Want pre-testing data?  Or an exit ticket?  How about a class survey?  Would you like to gather info for a department meeting?Don't forget those T-shirt orders!

Google Forms is allowing teachers to create digital questionnaires that provide real-time results and feedback.  Increase productivity while gathering data that was impossible with paper worksheets and quizzes.

How to make a form:

1. Go to: forms.google.com (log in with your smdutch.net acct)

2. Click the + sign to make a new form from scratch.

3. Start filling in the field boxes.

     a. Change the title of your form. 

     b. Type in your first question (don't worry you can rearrange them later, just drag 'em)

     c. Decide the type of response you would like.  (multiple choice, short answer, etc)

     d. Put in your answer choices.

     e. Decide if the question is required or not by clicking the switch.  (if on, students cannot leave a question blank)

     f. Use this menu to create another question, a header for a new section, instructions, add an image or a YouTube video.

     g. Change the style of your form, preview it and change form settings.

    h. Get the link for your form to post on your Google Classroom or class website.

Viewing Results:

The best way to see how the results will come in is to take the quiz or survey yourself.  Using the SEND (h) button, get yourself the link to complete a sample or a key.

To view your results, go back to your form (in your Google Drive or forms.google.com) and click RESPONSES.  Here you will see data in graph format as well as the ability to see each individual participant's responses.

Your results can be downloaded to a Google Sheet for easy grading or tallying.  (green button below) You can even have the results automatically graded for you with the Flubaroo extension.  (Send an email to a techcoach for more info on implementing Flubaroo).

Watch me make a form for you!  Click here.

(use your smdutch.net login for access)

View and respond to the same form.  Click here.

Tips: 

• make a copy of your form for each period you teach
• easily adapt forms for IEP accommodations
• make changes that take effect immediately 
• have your STUDENTS create a form for your class that accompanies their presentation, project or video

ReadWriteThink

ReadWriteThink is a great website with numerous resources. The site
provides educators, parents, and after school professionals with access to the highest quality practices in reading and language arts instruction by offering the very best in free materials.  Many of these materials can be used in all classes not just reading and language arts.

At ReadWriteThink, under Classroom Resources, you can find a collection of valuable resources such as: lesson plans, student interactives, mobile apps, calendar activities, and printouts.  All these resources can be searched using keywords, grade level, learning objective, or theme.  On this website there is also sections with Professional Development resources as well as a section of After School Resources that you can send home.  

See the YouTube Video below for more information!