Notes From The Digital Frontier

Site Description

Creating a flash card set is fun and easy on Quizlet! The free online software allows you to search for pre-exisitng flashcards, build your own, and even create groups for your class, school, or district.

Visit: Quizlet.com

My Experience

Brainflare is the brainchild of Andrew Sutherland, a 17-year-old high school junior. He started Quizlet in October 2005. More recently, he founded Brainflare to handle the business aspects of running Quizlet. He employs his father Howard as CFO/Secretary.

Story: About Andrew Sutherland

Applications for Education

Quizlet has many teacher-friendly features. You can use it to:

• Give your students a study tool that’s both powerful and fun, encouraging them to learn.
• Share study materials online with your classes.
• Generate photocopy-ready flashcards or tests for in-class distribution.
• Host a group where your students can create and discuss study materials for your class.
• Notify students by email when you’ve posted new study materials.
• See what other teachers are teaching in your subject area.