iPhone Flash Cards - Why Your Child or ESL Student Should Be Using Them

Flash cards have long been touted by leading educational researchers as the fastest and easiest way to learn and remember new information. Flash cards give you only the information that you need learn at that exact moment in time, allowing your brain to focus precisely on the card in front of you.

A main reason why study guides and books are ineffective is because there is just too much information being delivered. Research shows that in order for something to be learned effectively and stored in long term memory, you need to develop new short term memories that will eventually consolidate into your long term memory.

Children learn best with flash cards. That is why you see so many companies such as Baby Einstein and Dr. Seuss producing them. But, they can be bent, ripped, chewed on, and lost. And, they are expensive.

Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch are two new mobile devices that support applications such as flash cards. Children and adults alike are able to purchase a flash card application and start learning the material immediately. There are many different flash card decks available depending on the interest of the child. Children can choose from fruits and vegetables to musical instruments to learn about. The iPhone and iPod Touch are portable and the flashcards are affordably priced. Imagine having to purchase these decks at a bookstore. You would easily pay $10 per deck of flashcards. The great thing about the iPhone and iPod Touch applications are that they are updated automatically. At only 99 cents per deck of approximately 40 cards, your child will have a great time learning at a very affordable price.

Next time you’re on a road trip or standing in line with a toddler or young child, hand them your iPhone or iPod Touch and watch them learn something new. The photographs are beautiful and you as the parent get to choose the settings – randomize it for more variety or just let it go in alphabetical order. Turn on or turn off the voice and set the timer for a longer period if desired. Let your child focus on the items that you want them to learn without any other distractions.

Phyllis Cheung is a co-founder of Yoller.com – a mobile educational flash card and game company that specializes in mobile device development. Search for us on the itunes store under: Yoller or Visit us at: Yoller for more games.