LEARNING THROUGH APPS Flashcards
EXCEPTION
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
an app
an application, especially as downloaded by a user to a mobile device
to face something
to admit something, to be honest about it
to waste time
causing someone to spend time doing something that is unnecessary or does not produce any benefit
social media
websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking
to be addicted
physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance
to hold attention
to keep one interested
to pass
move or cause to move in a specified direction.
constructively
in a way that has or is intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose
whereas
in contrast or comparison with the fact that
duolingo
is a language teaching app.
wide range
extending over a large area; extensive or diversified in scope
plenty more
many more
intuitive
using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.
to unlock
undo the lock of (something), typically with a key
to remove something
take (something) away or off from the position occupied
to get hooked
enjoying something so much that you are unable to stop having it, watching it, doing it
to start from scratch
to start from the beginning
to have knowledge
facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject
effective educational tool
provide features that streamline collection, grading, and feedback for traditional paper-based class homework while other tools help expand beyond traditional homework by opening up more submission options.
to code
convert (the words of a message) into a code so as to convey a secret meaning
ambition
a strong desire to do or achieve something.
main programming languages
C++, Java, Javascript, Python
fast pace
happening very quickly
proficient
competent or skilled in doing or using something.
to be diagnosed with
identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.
autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.
dyslexia
a common learning difficulty that mainly causes problems with reading, writing and spelling
speech development
Speech and language are the skills we use to communicate with others
speed reading
reading quickly without losing the memory of what you’ve read
to establish
set up on a firm or permanent basis.
accuarcy
the quality or state of being correct or precise.
by the end
something happened before the end, or that something finished happening before the ending of something.
to keep up to date
to continue giving or adding the most relevant information
exploration
the action of exploring an unfamiliar area.
on demand
as soon as or whenever required.
in-depth
comprehensive and thorough.
wide choice
large field to choose from
