Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí
Faculty of humanities
School of English
English 420
Professor: Marisol Barraza
Presented by: Katherin Moreno
4-797 23 49
May 10th, 2016
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Flashcards
Introduction
• Flashcards are one media which can
help the teacher to teach English easily.
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Table of Contents
• Definition
• Why use Flashcards
• Why do Flashcards work
• Characteristics of Flashcards
• Principles for creating Flashcards
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
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Table of Contents
• Types of Flashcards
• Where to get Flashcards
• Flashcards Apps
• Types of activities
• Examples
• Materials
• Conclusion
• References
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Definition “Flashcards”
Flashcards: are cards that
have words, numbers, or
pictures and these are used
to help students learn about a
subject
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Table of Content
Why use Flashcards?
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• They make a real impact on visual and
kinaesthetic learners.
Table of Content
Why do Flashcards work?
• They are beyond easy to use
• Those rectangular spaces really do catch students attention
• They give students instant feedback and correction
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Table of content
Characteristics of Flashcards
• Sensory cue is integrated for maximum impact
• Language is always presented with good context
• It performs spaced repetition
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Table of content
Principles for creating Flashcards
1. Use pictures
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Table of content
Principles for creating Flashcards
2. More is better
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Comprehension flash cards Production Flash Cards
Table of content
Principles for creating Flashcards
3. Keep it simple
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Table of content
Principles for creating Flashcards
4. When you’re right, you’re right
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Table of content
Principles for creating Flashcards
5. Opposites Attract.
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Table of content
Principles for creating Flashcards
6. Keep it short
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Table of content
Principles for creating Flashcards
7. Learn, then memorize
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Table of content
Advantages of Flashcards
• They are Inexpensive
• They are Portable
• They are Efficient
• They Make Learning Easier
• They are Versatile
• They Offer Various Study Methods
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Table of content
Disadvantages of Flashcards
• Some lexical fields cannot be illustrated
• They can become boring when using repetively
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Table of content
Types of Flashcards
• Vocabulary
• Mathematics
• Alphabet
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Table of content
Where to get Flashcards
• Buy them
• Make them yourself
• Students and teachers can make them
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Table of content
Flashcards Apps
• Anki
• Brainscape
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Table of content
Flashcards Apps
• FluentU
• Voxy
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Table of content
Types of activities
• Memory tester
• Memory story
• Telephone whisper
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Examples of Digital Flashcards for language
teaching
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Examples of Digital Flashcards for
language teaching
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Examples of Digital Flashcards for
language teaching
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Examples of Digital Flashcards for
language teaching
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Materials
• Pen
• Markers
• Hilighters
• Cardboard
• Glue
• Scissors
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ESL Sites
• http://esl-kids.com/flashcards/flashcards.html
• http://www.eslflashcards.com/set/action-flashcards-set-a/
• http://www.eslkidstuff.com/flashcards/family.html
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Conclusion
Flash Cards are incredible practical and useful
resource for teaching vocabulary and also they
make the learning process more dynamic.
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References
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Blanco, M., & Villaneda, L. (2008, July 8). Using Flashcards With Young
Learners. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from
http://www.slideshare.net/DIEGOFMACIAS/using-flashcards-with-young-
learners
Budden, J. (n.d.). Using flash cards with young learners. Retrieved May 02,
2016, from https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/using-flash-cards-
young-learners
References
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E. (n.d.). ESL Flashcards - Download free printable flashcards!. Retrieved
May 07, 2016, from http://www.eslflashcards.com/
ESL Kids Flashcards. (n.d.). Retrieved May 07, 2016, from
http://www.eslkidstuff.com/flashcards.htm#.Vy51ncL5P4h
References
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Flashcard 411: Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Language
Learning Flashcards. (n.d.). Retrieved May 02, 2016, from
http://www.fluentu.com/blog/best-foreign-language-learning-flashcards-
apps/
Lewis, J. (n.d.). The Advantages of Flash Cards. Retrieved May 02, 2016,
from http://www.ehow.com/list_7427604_advantages-flash-cards.html
References
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Tatge, L. (n.d.). Types of Flash Cards. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from
http://www.ehow.com/list_7442984_types-flash-cards.html
Wyner, G. (2013). 8 Ways to Create Better Flashcards. Retrieved May 02,
2016, from https://fluent-forever.com/create-better-
flashcards/#.Vx13pGNIm9Y
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Thank You

Flashcards

  • 1.
    Universidad Autónoma deChiriquí Faculty of humanities School of English English 420 Professor: Marisol Barraza Presented by: Katherin Moreno 4-797 23 49 May 10th, 2016 1 Flashcards
  • 2.
    Introduction • Flashcards areone media which can help the teacher to teach English easily. 2
  • 3.
    Table of Contents •Definition • Why use Flashcards • Why do Flashcards work • Characteristics of Flashcards • Principles for creating Flashcards • Advantages • Disadvantages 3
  • 4.
    Table of Contents •Types of Flashcards • Where to get Flashcards • Flashcards Apps • Types of activities • Examples • Materials • Conclusion • References 4
  • 5.
    Definition “Flashcards” Flashcards: arecards that have words, numbers, or pictures and these are used to help students learn about a subject 5 Table of Content
  • 6.
    Why use Flashcards? 6 •They make a real impact on visual and kinaesthetic learners. Table of Content
  • 7.
    Why do Flashcardswork? • They are beyond easy to use • Those rectangular spaces really do catch students attention • They give students instant feedback and correction 7 Table of content
  • 8.
    Characteristics of Flashcards •Sensory cue is integrated for maximum impact • Language is always presented with good context • It performs spaced repetition 8 Table of content
  • 9.
    Principles for creatingFlashcards 1. Use pictures 9 Table of content
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    Principles for creatingFlashcards 2. More is better 10 Comprehension flash cards Production Flash Cards Table of content
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    Principles for creatingFlashcards 3. Keep it simple 11 Table of content
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    Principles for creatingFlashcards 4. When you’re right, you’re right 12 Table of content
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    Principles for creatingFlashcards 5. Opposites Attract. 13 Table of content
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    Principles for creatingFlashcards 6. Keep it short 14 Table of content
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    Principles for creatingFlashcards 7. Learn, then memorize 15 Table of content
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    Advantages of Flashcards •They are Inexpensive • They are Portable • They are Efficient • They Make Learning Easier • They are Versatile • They Offer Various Study Methods 16 Table of content
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    Disadvantages of Flashcards •Some lexical fields cannot be illustrated • They can become boring when using repetively 17 Table of content
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    Types of Flashcards •Vocabulary • Mathematics • Alphabet 18 Table of content
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    Where to getFlashcards • Buy them • Make them yourself • Students and teachers can make them 19 Table of content
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    Flashcards Apps • Anki •Brainscape 20 Table of content
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    Flashcards Apps • FluentU •Voxy 21 Table of content
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    Types of activities •Memory tester • Memory story • Telephone whisper 22
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    Examples of DigitalFlashcards for language teaching 23
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    Examples of DigitalFlashcards for language teaching 24
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    Examples of DigitalFlashcards for language teaching 25
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    Examples of DigitalFlashcards for language teaching 26
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    Materials • Pen • Markers •Hilighters • Cardboard • Glue • Scissors 27
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    ESL Sites • http://esl-kids.com/flashcards/flashcards.html •http://www.eslflashcards.com/set/action-flashcards-set-a/ • http://www.eslkidstuff.com/flashcards/family.html 28
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    Conclusion Flash Cards areincredible practical and useful resource for teaching vocabulary and also they make the learning process more dynamic. 29
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    References 30 Blanco, M., &Villaneda, L. (2008, July 8). Using Flashcards With Young Learners. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from http://www.slideshare.net/DIEGOFMACIAS/using-flashcards-with-young- learners Budden, J. (n.d.). Using flash cards with young learners. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/using-flash-cards- young-learners
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    References 31 E. (n.d.). ESLFlashcards - Download free printable flashcards!. Retrieved May 07, 2016, from http://www.eslflashcards.com/ ESL Kids Flashcards. (n.d.). Retrieved May 07, 2016, from http://www.eslkidstuff.com/flashcards.htm#.Vy51ncL5P4h
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    References 32 Flashcard 411: EverythingYou Ever Needed to Know About Language Learning Flashcards. (n.d.). Retrieved May 02, 2016, from http://www.fluentu.com/blog/best-foreign-language-learning-flashcards- apps/ Lewis, J. (n.d.). The Advantages of Flash Cards. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from http://www.ehow.com/list_7427604_advantages-flash-cards.html
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    References 33 Tatge, L. (n.d.).Types of Flash Cards. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from http://www.ehow.com/list_7442984_types-flash-cards.html Wyner, G. (2013). 8 Ways to Create Better Flashcards. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from https://fluent-forever.com/create-better- flashcards/#.Vx13pGNIm9Y
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