Flashcards

F **lashcards Deluxe (Version 2.8.1) ** **Cost: $3.99; **Free Lite version available **A description of the technology and a summary of its features ** Flashcard is a "deck" of electronic flashcards, in which words and pictures can be added to describe the vocabularies to be learned.

Developed by OrangeOrApple.com, users can create flashcards within the App itself, or on Quizlet.com and share them with other users. Decks of flashcards shared on Quizlet.com can also be downloaded onto iPhone/iPad.

**A discussion of what types of students would benefit from using the technology **


 * Accessibility **
 * The ability to zoom into pictures, adjust font size, and also custom text and background colors will benefit students who are visually impaired
 * The App can be controlled with a simple gesture (ex. single flick of the finger)
 * User can also chose to "tap" on different parts of the screen instead of swiping to record results, or adjust swipe sensitivity
 * Flip speed and slide speed can be adjusted on this App

With the ability to include multimedia such as voice, images, and words, I believe this is App meets the principle of Universal Design for Learning and could benefit any student.
 * Universal Design for Learning **
 * Students can create their own flash card and make personal meaning to the vocabulary word
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Sounds can be recorded and pictures can be taken with the iPad/iPhone, and then added directly from study screen to each side of the card - this is a great tool to help personalize education
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Cards can be created for any subject area
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">According to the producer's website, "Text to Speech (TTS) is now available in Beta (testing) form in the latest update (2.8.1)" - see [|TTS page] for details.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Although iPad is a popular mainstream technology, there is no need to modify this tool for students with special needs. Using this tool forges an inclusive environment in the classroom.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">A process for selecting the technology as an appropriate AT solution **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">IEP team will be involved to consider if using Flashcards will help student achieve his/her learning goals. For instance, can Flashcards help student develop decoding skills?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; vertical-align: middle;">What is the student's learning style (auditory, visual, or kinesthetic)?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; vertical-align: middle;">Does the student have the ability to control the iPad App physically, and cognitively strong enough to remember how to navigate around in the App
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; vertical-align: middle;">Other key members that determine whether this is a suitable AT solution include the student and the student's parents. Occupational, physical and speech language therapist along with assistive technology specialist might be consulted.
 * Trials should be conducted to determine if the student likes the AT and whether it is application in the classroom environment

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Training materials (e.g. quick start guides, tutorials, screen demonstrations, videos, etc.) that would help teams learn how to use the technology **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">Detailed description of the [|functionality of Flashcards]by the " OrangeorApple.com"

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">Online support is provided by OrangeorApple.com - the producer of the Flashcards App.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">Read more about this App on iTunes.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">Because this powerful App has a lot of features, it can take a while to learn about what it has to offer.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">For both the SEA and the student to warm up to this App, they can aim to start off by creating a few cards that are relevant to the student and play around with the technology before engaging students in a greater variety of activities.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Implementation support materials (e.g. strategies and suggestions for integrating the technology in classroom settings, lesson plans) **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Flashcards is a great study tool that offers a lot of features. Here is how these features can be applied towards different study activities:

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">1. **Familiarize**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Browse mode: choose to browse flashcards in order using the arrow button; tap on the screen to view the back side of the card (there are 5 sides max.)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Slideshow mode: auto-play slideshow
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Cards can appear in original order or at random
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Special setting for each deck as to which side of the cards to show first, or alternate
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Can turn drawing mode on to allow drawing on the cards
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Can choose to play sound automatically or play on the press of a button
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Flag cards that you have trouble with so you can easily come back to them.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">User can use four different swipe gestures to record different levels of mastery:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">2. Learn **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Swipe left: correct
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Swipe right: undo
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Up: Highly confident and correct
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Down: wrong (imagine thumbs down)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">View the statistics of each card - the App keeps track of your right and wrong answers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Exclude the ones that have been mastered and focus on the rest;
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Measurable goals can be set as the App keeps track of the scores of the quizzes and even statistics for each card
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Chose to automatically turn cards off after getting them correct a certain number/percentage of reviews
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Drawing mode turns half of the card into an (unsaved) drawing space; this gives students the option to draw/write their answers on the drawing space instead of saying their answers verbally

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">3. **Test**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Can generate random test of written, matching, multiple-choice, and true/false questions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Test mode is highly customizable, allowing you to choose which types of questions and how many Students can also get onto quizlet.com to play games related to the shared decks

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Student resources for using the technology **

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Requirements: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Optional **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">: Internet access to quizlet.com to download decks shared by other users.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Once Quizlet decks have been added to the library, student can study offline on their iPhone/ iPad/iPod Touch.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Examples of successful implementation of the technology in the classroom setting **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">This App is highly versatile. It can be used during individual study time, or allows students to work as a team by <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">sharing what they have created, even from previous years.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">See screen shots of an iPad/iPhone using Flashcards.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Here's a video that explains how Flashcards can be created on Quizlet.com

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**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">This link shows how a [|pre-made deck on Dolch Sight words] can be used on Quizlet.com

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Screen captures of Dolch Sight Words Flashcards Deck on iPhone (interface on iPad would be similar):