Spell Quizzer
What it is: Spell Quizzer is software that helps students practice their spelling words each week. Input spelling words into Spell Quizzer and use the software to study spelling words. Spell Quizzer plays back audio of the spelling word you record and waits for the student to type in the word. Students get immediate feedback about how they did. The software re-quizzes students on spelling words that were missed after the first run through. This software costs $29.95 but the creator has generously offered iLearn Technology readers a free copy of the software for one classroom computer. Parents can get a free trial of Spell Quizzer to find out how it works for their family. To get your free copy of Spell Quizzer fill out the contact form here: http://www.SpellQuizzer.com/Contact.htm. Be sure to mention that you are an iLearn Technology educator and use an email address associated with an education institution when requesting a free license.
How to integrate Spell Quizzer into the classroom: Spell Quizzer is excellent software for your classroom computer, record spelling words at the beginning of each week. Give students multiple opportunities to visit the spelling center to practice their words. We all know that not all parents help their kids study spelling, this is a great way to ensure that all students get some practice in.
Tips: Be sure to share this software idea with parents. Busy parents will appreciate the help with spelling practice! *Spell Quizzer is a PC only software currently…hopefully there will be a Mac version in the future.
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