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iVisitScribblar

Spring note

Evaluated by: Nathan Delp, Brian May, Stephanie Simoni, & Jessica Allen

iVisit

http://www.ivisit.com/

iVisit Strengths

• Send files

• Co-browse

• Video

• Text/chat

• Appshare

• Saves chat notes from previous meetings

• Can record video

iVisit Weaknesses

• Difficult to find files sent.

• Must accept participants.

• Limited applications.

• Maximum 8 users at a time.

• Not user friendly.

• Small appshare screen.

• Audio issues.

• Free version is only if you join room.

iVisit Uses

• Department meetings & cross school collaboration.

• IS meetings.

• One on one or small tutoring sessions.

• Use to record video.

– English teachers could collaborate to produce a skit.

– Science teachers demonstrate experiments.

Scribblar

http://www.scribblar.com/

Scribblar Strengths

• Multiple security features when setting up the room.

• Simple user interface.

• Collaborative whiteboard and chat.

• Synchronous and asynchronous contribution.

• Can lock chosen content.

• Can clear/save chat boxes

• Can take snapshots of screen (saves as .png file in pictures folder)

Scribblar Weaknesses

• Difficult to monitor.

• Students can edit or change other's work.

• Author has to indicate what they contribute.

• Software glitches.

Scribblar Uses

• Idea webs • Whiteboard collaboration outside of class • Class collaboration on notes• Graphic organizers• Math• Science drawing out processes• Brainstorming• Create lists• Use in elementary classes

Springnotehttp://springnote.com/

Springnote Strengths

• Ability to insert images, files, movies, maps, equations, tables, templates, and lines

• Allows for a linear discussion

• Provides a monthly to do list to organize dates, goals, and deadlines.

• All individuals can collaborate. Provides a report template.

• Can print report.

Springnote Strengths

Springnote Strengths

Springnote Weaknesses

• Cluttered

• Confusing to navigate & post images

• Unable to save to disk or file

• Only one person can add notes or comment at a time-does not indicate author

Springnote Uses

• Help students write report (template guides them)

• Serve as discussion board or central hub when working on a project

• Could be used for department meetings

• Student could use personal notebook for class notes

• Teachers/ISs could use for personal notes

Conclusion

Credits

• World computer image obtained from powerpoint clipart May 20, 2011

• iVisit image obtained from: http://www.ivisit.com/ May 20, 2011

• Scribblar screenshots obtained from: http://www.scribblar.com/b0wvuvtxf

• Springnote screenshots obtained from: http://www.springnote.com/dashboard

• Slidecast created in slideshare.net• Audio created in Audacity