Website of the Week # 6 BrainFlips

http://www.brainflips.com/


Basics: This is a website where students can study virtual flashcards.  You can make your own flashcards or search their bank.

Examples: (to see the cards clickthe link then click GO FLIP and then choose one the 3 modes)

These are the flashcards I created for poetry terms-

http://www.brainflips.com/GroupProfile/463

Spanish Numbers:

http://www.brainflips.com/study-flashcards/287/Numbers-in-Spanish.html

Math Facts (multiplication and division):

http://www.brainflips.com/study-flashcards/851/John-s-math-facts.html

Presidents of the U.S. (Example of adding pictures to cards)

http://www.brainflips.com/study-flashcards/44/BrainFlips-United-States-Presidents.html

There is a wide variety of cards that have already been created by other teachers.  All you have to do is search for whatever you are looking for and copy and paste the link where students can access it.

Test Kitchen:

I used poetry terms flashcards with my students this week.  They studied these cards after they finished a quiz and then I told them they would be using these words for a game the last few minutes of class.  Students enjoyed them a lot.  One of the great features is that you don't lose them like paper flashcards.  Also, you can tier the flashcards for a variety of learners.  I took a few mintues to explain how they work and then linked the cards to my learning platform and all the students could work at their own pace.  This one is an easy win for technology.  There is intial set-up of the cards but, them you have them forever.

Classroom Applications:

This can be used in any class that teaches any kind of vocabulary or facts.  Pretty much any class.

Tips and features of Brain Flips:

• You sign-up for an account.
• Students don't have to have an account but, if you want them to they need to be older than 13 and have a valid e-mail address.
• Search website for cards that others have created or create your flashcards.
• You can create groups.
• To see the flashcards click on the button that says "GO FLIP".
• You can edit other people's cards.
• You can add pictures to the cards.
• There are three modes, one that introduces the words, one that is like regular flashcards, and one mode where you type in a response.

Enjoy!