2020 Quizlet Unconference

I love using Quizlet.  I began using it because my own sons talked about how great it was in their 5th grade classes.  Students in my 1412 class were using it and enthusiastically talked about how much it helped them study.  I began looking at it and realized in fall of 2019 that it could be a great asset to my classes.

I love games.  I try hard for class not to be boring.  I used to use Jeopardy and found that some classes loved it but many students became frustrated when their teammates didn't know the information.  Quizlet Live is a better modality and easier to use.

Yesterday I presented at the 2020 Quizlet Unconference.  I specifically spoke about how to use differentiation using Quizlet sets, but I was billed as Quizlet in higher ed.  234 people attended my session and I was pleased that I shared the big idea that we can differentiate instruction in an efficient manner by using Quizlet.

I didn't anticipate having tech issues but in my preparation I knew to be calm in case some arose.  And they did.  I hadn't used Google slides before;  I prefer PP.  I used Google Slides because Quizlet gave me a template using Google Slides.  When I present in my classes, we use Big Blue Button and I've learned it's best to upload my slide deck before beginning.  I didn't think to do this, so I had to screen share my slides.  I couldn't figure out how to do that and the time for my presentation had begun.  Yikes.  Luckily a helpful colleague was available and we figured it out, but the presentation was 10 minutes late beginning.  Yuck.  I apologized to my audience and began.

I wasn't able to view the chat as I was presenting so I hope all was well.  At the end I clicked on the Q&A and there were some good questions.  A few questions were specific to Quizlet and I didn't have the answer, so I asked the audience.  Answers were sent in.  For me, that was a success.  I facilitated others learning new information.

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