Flashcard software -- Is there such a thing?

[profmom]

I'd like something where I can enter items I'd like to have on flashcards and the program will flash me. :) I'm thinking of this for myself for Latin, but it might work for the kids too. ("Free" would be nice too!)

If there's nothing like this, I suppose I'd settle for a free, easy way to make printable flash cards (but then there'd be all that cutting....):rolleyes:

Know of anything?

[Janet in WA]

I'd like something where I can enter items I'd like to have on flashcards and the program will flash me. :) I'm thinking of this for myself for Latin, but it might work for the kids too. ("Free" would be nice too!)

If there's nothing like this, I suppose I'd settle for a free, easy way to make printable flash cards (but then there'd be all that cutting....):rolleyes:

Know of anything?I Googled "flashcards" and here's one thing I came up with. Don't know if it's free, but you can try this one or do a Google search for others.

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/

[Basketmaker Amy]

I think it was Meliss that put some Latin Prep I vocabulary into flashcards at www.studystack.com. It has other fun games to play with the vocabulary cards.

link:http://67.202.21.157/forums/showthread.php?p=9454&highlight=latin+prep+flashcards#post9454

[profmom]

Thanks!! I'll check into these links. I appreciate the help!

[Beth in Central TX]

I saw your question, couldn't find the link that I was looking for, asked DH about it, and then forgot to reply. But I finally remember today...better late than never, right?

Anyway, we've used the free download for Vtrain: http://www.paul-raedle.de/vtrain/home.htm

We've thought about purchasing the program, but we since we don't use it as consistently as we like, we're still undecided at this point.

[CleoQc]

Does anyone know if there's an electronic portable device for flashcards? (Other than cardboard, that is...)

I'd love to have something for the car.

[Beth in Central TX]

Yes, that would be great. I really don't like taking flashcards in the car because we never come back with as many cards as we left with. It's like socks in a dryer...

[profmom]

Yes, that would be great. I really don't like taking flashcards in the car because we never come back with as many cards as we left with. It's like socks in a dryer...

I've been punching holes in the corners and putting them on a big 2 to 2-1/2 inch ring. This might work for you for the car.

[Beth in Central TX]

That's a great idea! Thanks!

[profmom]

I saw your question, couldn't find the link that I was looking for, asked DH about it, and then forgot to reply. But I finally remember today...better late than never, right?

Anyway, we've used the free download for Vtrain: http://www.paul-raedle.de/vtrain/home.htm

We've thought about purchasing the program, but we since we don't use it as consistently as we like, we're still undecided at this point.

Thanks Beth! I must not have subscribed to this thread and missed your post. (Just noticed it as I was looking through a list of threads I started.) I've been using studystack.com for my Latin flashcards, but I'll check out your link too.

[profmom]

Does anyone know if there's an electronic portable device for flashcards? (Other than cardboard, that is...)

I'd love to have something for the car.

I too wish there was a portable electronic flash card system! I think that Karenciavo has a way of putting flashcards on an iPod, but I "think" I'm remembering that it's Mac software she uses.

[Beth in Central TX]

Hmmm...I've never seen studystack.com. I'll have DH look at it too since they have a Greek link. Thanks!

[Beth in Central TX]

I was looking at the differences between the 2 programs. Studystack has the flashcards done for you already while VTrain allows you to create your own flashcards. I can see advantages to both programs. However, one of the drawbacks to VTrain is when you need to create more flashcards, but you can't find the time.

[Karenciavo]

If you join Studystack you can make your own stacks. Studystack does have a way for Windows users to put flashcards onto iPods. I've never checked it out, but choose a stack (http://www.studystack.com/menu-97751) and then click export and you are brought to a window with various export types (http://www.studystack.com/export-97751&stackName=SAT%20words%20%28A%29).

[K&Rs Mom]

You can do it in Powerpoint (basically a slide show).

Office Max also has index cards with a hole in the corner that you can put on a ring (I use these for our Latin vocab). They come in 3x5 but also in a set that's perforated so you get 2 small cards for each 3x5 (did that description make any sense?).

[Cadam]

I have Pro Voc I think that would fit the bill for you. Simple to use but you will have to goggle it as I have no idea where I found it.

[Cindyg]

Links:

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/
http://www.flashcardexchange.com/
http://www.luminaresoft.com/
http://www.studystack.com/Home.jsp

I use Flashcard Exchange all the time. It's free. :)

[profmom]

Beth, I've been creating cards in StudyStack as I go through LitCT chapters. There's also a way to import a table, but I haven't tried it yet. (I'm thinking that I could type the Latin to English in a table of my own, then copy the columns in reverse, English to Latin, before importing. This way I could have flash cards both ways without retyping in StudyStack. I haven't read how to do it yet though.)

Thanks, everyone, for the links and info on exporting the cards! I'll check them out!