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This Learn About Religions app also includes:
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Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Taoism. The major religions of the world are the focus of a resource that uses flashcard decks to engage users in a study of the principles and practices of these belief systems.
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App Overview
Getting Started:
- Select one of the six listed religions to access its deck of flashcards
- The Study Deck gives a description of the religion and offers three options
- User can Start Studying, view the topics in the Card List, or Browse Cards
- After selecting a religion, tap Start Studying to access a question
- Tap Here to flip the flashcard and see the answer
- Users are then asked to rate how well they knew this answer (1 for “Not at all” and 5 for “Perfectly”)
- Color-coded scores are recorded on a bar for each religion and on a home screen for an overall score
- Done ends the session and returns users to the home screen
Instructional Ideas
- After a brief introduction, ask groups to research one of the religions, create a study center, and present their findings to the whole class
- Have expert groups create a matrix to compare key beliefs and concepts among the religions
Classroom Considerations
- Great for developing independent study and self-assessment skills
- The decks for each religion must be purchased separately
Pros
- Great for developing independent study and self-assessment skills
- Contains a wealth of information
- Easy to navigate
Cons
- Although the introductory exercises are free, specific decks are only available as in-app purchases
- No provisions to do point-by-point comparisons
- Lack of images and illustrations