226 lines
16 KiB
HTML
226 lines
16 KiB
HTML
|
<!DOCTYPE HTML><html><head>
|
|||
|
|
<title>Web Tool Evaluation Tool (Responses) (1) - Google Fusion Tables</title>
|
|||
|
|
<style type="text/css">
|
|||
|
|
html, body {
|
|||
|
|
margin: 0;
|
|||
|
|
padding: 0;
|
|||
|
|
height: 100%;
|
|||
|
|
}
|
|||
|
|
</style></head>
|
|||
|
|
<body><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div class="googft-card-view" style="font-family:sans-serif;width:450px;padding:4px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow:hidden">
|
|||
|
|
<b>Evaluation:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Tool Name:</b> Duolingo<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>URL:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Brief Description of Tool:</b> Duolingo is a language learning software that is designed to teach learners some of the fundamentals of grammar. The software also carries a project goal which is to translate the entire web.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Target Audience:</b> 8-12, Post Secondary, Subject Specific<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Pricing:</b> Free<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Download]:</b> A choice is available<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Internet Connection]:</b> A choice is available<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Technical Support Available]:</b> Non<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Cross Device Compatible]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> The application allows offline functionality. Users may submit feedback but there seems to be no direct way to contact the creators.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Groups can be made private]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Students can access material without creating an account]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Student accounts can be generated without giving personal student information.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Information is housed on Canadian Server]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[User information is protected from use by third-party affiliates]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Accounts can be fully deleted.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> An email is required to set up an account.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is appealing to audience]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is easy to navigate]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface can be adjusted to meet diverse learner needs]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface allows for the addition of support materials ]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Allows for Synchronous collaboration.]:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> The site allows for a unique game-like experience to learning a second language. The interface is not restricted to English - Second language.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Considerations::</b> This tool is not really geared towards primary grades. The interface is appealing and user friendly but the lessons and vocabulary choices are geared towards a slightly older audience. A new test certification centre has been added and is currently free but will soon require a $20 fee.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Student Engagement [Row 6]:</b>
|
|||
|
|
</div></td> <td><div class="googft-card-view" style="font-family:sans-serif;width:450px;padding:4px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow:hidden">
|
|||
|
|
<b>Evaluation:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Tool Name:</b> Quizlet<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>URL:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Brief Description of Tool:</b> Quizlet is a study tools site, designed to present information in a way that is accessible and interactive. The design allows<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Target Audience:</b> K-6, 8-12, Post Secondary, Cross Discipline<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Pricing:</b> Free but subscription unlocks features<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Download]:</b> Non<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Internet Connection]:</b> A choice is available<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Technical Support Available]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Cross Device Compatible]:</b> A choice is available<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> Sets of flashcards can be downloaded to the application and then are available offline.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Groups can be made private]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Students can access material without creating an account]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Student accounts can be generated without giving personal student information.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Information is housed on Canadian Server]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[User information is protected from use by third-party affiliates]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Accounts can be fully deleted.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> In order to join a class students must create an account which requires an email or google/facebook account option. Students can access the information without creating an account Students need to join a class only if the teacher or student wish to track their progress. Students must pay for a subscription if they want the ads blocked.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is appealing to audience]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is easy to navigate]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface can be adjusted to meet diverse learner needs]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface allows for the addition of support materials ]:</b> Yes but only with paid subscription<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Allows for Synchronous collaboration.]:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> Many of the features that allow for visual and audio representation are paid features and require a subscription.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Considerations::</b> Quizlet allows for flashcard sets to be easily embedded on existing websites.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Student Engagement [Row 6]:</b>
|
|||
|
|
</div></td></tr> <tr><td><div class="googft-card-view" style="font-family:sans-serif;width:450px;padding:4px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow:hidden">
|
|||
|
|
<b>Evaluation:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Tool Name:</b> SlideShare<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>URL:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Brief Description of Tool:</b> Slideshare is a presentation and sharing tools that allows for users to to easily upload and share presentations, infographics, documents, videos, PDFs, and webinars. The tool would be useful for collaborative individual projects and presentations. This is also a great place to share and access content.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Target Audience:</b> K-6, 8-12, Post Secondary, Cross Discipline<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Pricing:</b> Free<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Download]:</b> A choice is available<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Internet Connection]:</b> A choice is available<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Technical Support Available]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Cross Device Compatible]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> An application is available which requires a download. Content that has been download to the app may be available offline.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Groups can be made private]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Students can access material without creating an account]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Student accounts can be generated without giving personal student information.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Information is housed on Canadian Server]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[User information is protected from use by third-party affiliates]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Accounts can be fully deleted.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> This tool is affiliated with LinkedIn which collects and distributes data.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is appealing to audience]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is easy to navigate]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface can be adjusted to meet diverse learner needs]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface allows for the addition of support materials ]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Allows for Synchronous collaboration.]:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> Depending on how a person sets up their slideshare, studetns may stop, replay, and add audio support to their slideshares.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Considerations::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Student Engagement [Row 6]:</b>
|
|||
|
|
</div></td> <td><div class="googft-card-view" style="font-family:sans-serif;width:450px;padding:4px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow:hidden">
|
|||
|
|
<b>Evaluation:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Tool Name:</b> Pinterest<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>URL:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Brief Description of Tool:</b> Pinterest is a visual bookmark tool where people can curate lists of information accessible on the internet.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Target Audience:</b> K-6, 8-12, Post Secondary, Cross Discipline<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Pricing:</b> Free<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Download]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Internet Connection]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Technical Support Available]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Cross Device Compatible]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> There is an app to make personal device viewing more accessible.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Groups can be made private]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Students can access material without creating an account]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Student accounts can be generated without giving personal student information.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Information is housed on Canadian Server]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[User information is protected from use by third-party affiliates]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Accounts can be fully deleted.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is appealing to audience]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is easy to navigate]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface can be adjusted to meet diverse learner needs]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface allows for the addition of support materials ]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Allows for Synchronous collaboration.]:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Considerations::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Student Engagement [Row 6]:</b>
|
|||
|
|
</div></td></tr> <tr><td><div class="googft-card-view" style="font-family:sans-serif;width:450px;padding:4px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow:hidden">
|
|||
|
|
<b>Evaluation:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Tool Name:</b> Quia<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>URL:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Brief Description of Tool:</b> Quia is a collection of tools for creating your own online content. Material exists across all subject levels and may be curated into a teacher’s personal class page. Material may be created new or edited for redistribution. Quia has a variety of interactive tools available that include flashcards, embeddable content, java games, etc. Quia also has grade book and personal webpage creator functions.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Target Audience:</b> K-6, 8-12, Post Secondary, Cross Discipline<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Pricing:</b> Subscription necessary for functionality<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Download]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Internet Connection]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Technical Support Available]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Cross Device Compatible]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Groups can be made private]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Students can access material without creating an account]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Student accounts can be generated without giving personal student information.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Information is housed on Canadian Server]:</b> Yes but only with paid subscription<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[User information is protected from use by third-party affiliates]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Accounts can be fully deleted.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is appealing to audience]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is easy to navigate]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface can be adjusted to meet diverse learner needs]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface allows for the addition of support materials ]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Allows for Synchronous collaboration.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Considerations::</b> The shared activities features allows for teachers to discover and embed other teacher's content. I no longer have an active subscription but I can still access all the activities that I created and post them to my website.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Student Engagement [Row 6]:</b>
|
|||
|
|
</div></td> <td><div class="googft-card-view" style="font-family:sans-serif;width:450px;padding:4px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow:hidden">
|
|||
|
|
<b>Evaluation:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Tool Name:</b> Voxopop<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>URL:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Brief Description of Tool:</b> Voxopop is a tool that allows for asynchronous online discussions. A teacher can ask a question and the students record their responses. This tool is great for thoughtful discussions like booktalks or language practice.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Target Audience:</b> 8-12, Post Secondary, Cross Discipline<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Pricing:</b> Free<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Download]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Internet Connection]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Technical Support Available]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Cross Device Compatible]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> Voxopop is a pc based tool and a computer needs an updated flashplyaer and java tool to have full functionality<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Groups can be made private]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Students can access material without creating an account]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Student accounts can be generated without giving personal student information.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Information is housed on Canadian Server]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[User information is protected from use by third-party affiliates]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Accounts can be fully deleted.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> I cannot find any information on how to permanently delete an account so I will assume that either you cannot or you need customer assistance<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is appealing to audience]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is easy to navigate]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface can be adjusted to meet diverse learner needs]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface allows for the addition of support materials ]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Allows for Synchronous collaboration.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> The asynchronous collaboration feature is one of the aspects that appeals to me with this tool.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Considerations::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Student Engagement [Row 6]:</b>
|
|||
|
|
</div></td></tr> <tr><td><div class="googft-card-view" style="font-family:sans-serif;width:450px;padding:4px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow:hidden">
|
|||
|
|
<b>Evaluation:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Tool Name:</b> Edmodo<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>URL:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Brief Description of Tool:</b> Edmodo is a collaboration tool that allows students, teachers and communities to interact in a secure environment. Edmodo can be used as central hub for students to check in and get required links and information all in one location. Parents can access their student accounts and can message teachers. Edmodo is expanding to include a grading 'snapshot' feature but it is only available in United States at this time.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Target Audience:</b> K-6, 8-12, Post Secondary, Cross Discipline, PLN collaboration<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Pricing:</b> Free<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Download]:</b> A choice is available<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Internet Connection]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Technical Support Available]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Cross Device Compatible]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Groups can be made private]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Students can access material without creating an account]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Student accounts can be generated without giving personal student information.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Information is housed on Canadian Server]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[User information is protected from use by third-party affiliates]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Accounts can be fully deleted.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> Accounts can be archived but there is no way to permanently delete an account once it has been created. However, students do not have to use real names when creating accounts and email information is optional.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is appealing to audience]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is easy to navigate]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface can be adjusted to meet diverse learner needs]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface allows for the addition of support materials ]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Allows for Synchronous collaboration.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> Edmodo has a lot of the functionality of an LMS.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Considerations::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Student Engagement [Row 6]:</b>
|
|||
|
|
</div></td> <td><div class="googft-card-view" style="font-family:sans-serif;width:450px;padding:4px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow:hidden">
|
|||
|
|
<b>Evaluation:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Tool Name:</b> ClassDojo<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>URL:</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Brief Description of Tool:</b> ClassDojo is designed to be a tool that helps students to understand and be accountable for their behaviour choices. The interface is presented in a points system that can be awarded to avatars. I use it as a point counting system for participation. Points can be edited and changed to suit the needs of the class.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Target Audience:</b> K-6, 8-12, Post Secondary, Cross Discipline<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Pricing:</b> Free<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Download]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Requires Internet Connection]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Technical Support Available]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Cross Device Compatible]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Groups can be made private]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Students can access material without creating an account]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Student accounts can be generated without giving personal student information.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Information is housed on Canadian Server]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[User information is protected from use by third-party affiliates]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Accounts can be fully deleted.]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> Deletion of accounts must be done by request.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is appealing to audience]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface is easy to navigate]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface can be adjusted to meet diverse learner needs]:</b> Yes<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Interface allows for the addition of support materials ]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>[Allows for Synchronous collaboration.]:</b> No<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Comments::</b> This tool does allow for messaging between parents and for teacher collaboration on how to use the tool effectively in class.<br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Other Considerations::</b> <br>
|
|||
|
|
<b>Student Engagement [Row 6]:</b>
|
|||
|
|
</div></td></tr></table></body></html>
|