Online tools by Ivita Saldava

online tools

1.SURVEY AND QUIZ ....................................................................................................................... 4 Testmoz ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Online Quiz Creator ......................................................................................................................................... 5 SurveyMonkey ................................................................................................................................................. 6 HotPotatos (downloaded) ................................................................................................................................ 7 That Quiz ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.PRESENTATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 9 Visme............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Powtoon ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Canva ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Emaze ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 Nearpod......................................................................................................................................................... 13

3.MINDMAPS ................................................................................................................................... 14 Mindomo ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 Mindmeister .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Spaderscribe .................................................................................................................................................. 16

4.COMICS........................................................................................................................................... 17 MakeBeliefsComix ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Pixton ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 ToonDoo ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 StripGenerator ............................................................................................................................................... 20

5.VIDEO ............................................................................................................................................. 21 StupeFlix ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Techsnith ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 CommonCraft ................................................................................................................................................ 23 Go Animate .................................................................................................................................................... 24

6.POSTERS ........................................................................................................................................ 25

3 Glogster ......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Lucidpress ...................................................................................................................................................... 27 PosterMyWall ................................................................................................................................................ 28

7.ANIMATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 29 Animoto......................................................................................................................................................... 29 GoAnimate .................................................................................................................................................... 30 EasyGifAnimator ............................................................................................................................................ 31 Powtoon ........................................................................................................................................................ 32

1.Survey and quiz Testmoz https://testmoz.com

Ease of use → Easy - The user interface is either simple and intuitive or you have integrated help (tutorials) which takes you step by step of the basic usage even if things look unfamiliar. You can get things done and it’s possible to get up to speed.

Sharing and collaboration → Collaboration possible - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. You can share your work for other people to edit but only one person can edit the work at one moment.

Maths integration → Bad - It’s possible only if you import maths as bitmap pictures (PNG, JPG etc.) so they show but equations look ugly.

Freedom of use → Free - Tool is totally free to use and you don’t even have to sign up to start using it.

Overall impression → Meh - It has basic options, but it’s not possible to do everything you need to do. The tool has no special things that stand out.

Feedback → Basic - It’s possible to give more detailed feedback on partially correct answers for basic question types (eg. multiple choice). The feedback is only for the student who answers the quiz. Question types and bank → Basic - You only have basic questions types (multiple choice, true/false, single word answers) and you can’t import questions so you have to enter everything by hand.

Example: https://testmoz.com/701893

Online Quiz Creator https://www.onlinequizcreator.com

Sharing and collaboration → Easy collaboration - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. More people can work on the presentation at the same time.

Maths integration → Made for maths - You can input all maths directly and it shows nicely when finished.

Freedom of use → Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression → Good - You can do everything you need to do, and it also has some advanced options or the tool has a nice look and feel.

Feedback → Good - It’s possible to give more detailed feedback on variety of question types or it’s possible to combine feedback for a whole class so every person has it’s feedback but you can discuss answers in a whole class.

Question types and bank → Complex import - You have various types questions enabling many possible type of answers and you can import/export questions for reuse.

Example: https://www.onlinequizcreator.com/quiz-erasmus/quiz-169424

SurveyMonkey https://www.surveymonkey.com

Easy of use Super easy - The user interface is simple and you have step by step help for everything if needed. You can get things done and it’s possible to be fast even if you just started to use it for the first time.

Maths integration → Good - The tool has an option to input maths directly but it’s either limited (you can’t input all mathematical notation) or the maths shows weird when finished.

Freedom of use → Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression → Good - You can do everything you need to do, and it also has some advanced options or the tool has a nice look and feel.

Question types and bank → Complex import - You have various types questions enabling many possible type of answers and you can import/export questions for reuse. Example: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QL7RMCJ

HotPotatos (downloaded) http://hotpot.uvic.ca/

Sharing and collaboration → Closed - You can make things online, but it’s not possible to share online (you have to download the results first). Only one person can access the tool to edit the presentation.

Maths integration → Bad - It’s possible only if you import maths as bitmap pictures (PNG, JPG etc.) so they show but equations look ugly.

Freedom of use → Closed - You have to pay even to try things out, sign up is mandatory.

Overall impression → Meh - It has basic options, but it’s not possible to do everything you need to do. The tool has no special things that stand out.

Question types and bank → Basic - You only have basic questions types (multiple choice, true/false, single word answers) and you can’t import questions so you have to enter everything by hand.

That Quiz https://www.thatquiz.org

Sharing and collaboration → Easy collaboration - It’s possible to share online with other teachers.

Maths integration → Made for maths - You can input all maths directly.

Freedom of use → Free only for teaches. Registration required

Overall impression → Good - You can do everything you need to do, and it also has some advanced options or the tool has a nice look and feel.

Question types and bank → Complex import - You have various types questions enabling many possible type of answers and you can import/export questions for reuse.

Example: https://www.thatquiz.org/tq-4/?-j2010-lc-p0

2.Presentations Visme https://www.visme.com/

Ease of use → Medium - The user interface is complicated, but it’s possible to find help so you can learn how to use the tool. You can get things done but it takes a lot of time.

Maths integration → Good - The tool has an option to input maths directly but it’s either limited (you can’t input all mathematical notation) or the maths shows weird when finished.

Freedom of use → Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression → Best - You can do everything you need to and more. The tool has advanced options, or even something that no other tool has and it looks nice. The general feel is “wow, everybody should use this!”

EXAMPLE: https://my.visme.co/projects/newton-s-laws-89bfbb

Powtoon https://www.powtoon.com

Ease of use → Medium - The user interface is complicated, but it’s possible to find help so you can learn how to use the tool. You can get things done but it takes a lot of time.

Sharing and collaboration → Easy collaboration - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. More people can work on the presentation at the same time.

Maths integration → Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use → Free - Tool is totally free to use and you don’t even have to sign up to start using it.

Overall impression → It’s OK - It has options that you need to do everything you need to do. It has everything you expect it to have, but it doesn’t stand out in any way.

EXAMPLE: https://www.powtoon.com/online-presentation/cPwSQO56iS2/3-newtons-laws/#

Canva https://www.canva.com/

Ease of use → Medium - The user interface is complicated, but it’s possible to find help so you can learn how to use the tool. You can get things done but it takes a lot of time.

Maths integration → Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use → Trial - You have a free trial period but have to pay later, sign up is mandatory.

Overall impression → It’s OK - It has options that you need to do everything you need to do. It has everything you expect it to have, but it doesn’t stand out in any way. Example: https://www.canva.com/design/DABjQtCoE9w/XoSaytjnfQk_PDokg-1zhg/view

Emaze https://www.emaze.com/

Ease of use → Easy - The user interface is simple and you have step by step help for everything if needed. You can get things done and it’s possible to be fast even if you just started to use it for the first time.

Sharing and collaboration → Sherable - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. You can share your work for other people to edit but only one person can edit the work at one moment.

Maths integration → Bad

Freedom of use → Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression → Good - You can do everything you need to do, and it also has some advanced options or the tool has a nice look and feel.

Feedback → Good - This particular tipe of presentation making adds 3d effect to your presentation and you can put other sites in your presentation, without the need to use links and leave your presentation to open another window.

EXAMPLE - https://www.onlinequizcreator.com/quiz-erasmus/quiz-169424

Nearpod https://app.nearpod.com

Ease of use → Medium - The user interface is complicated, but it’s possible to find help so you can learn how to use the tool. You can get things done but it takes a lot of time.

Maths integration → Good - The tool has an option to input maths directly but it’s either limited (you can’t input all mathematical notation) or the maths shows weird when finished.

Freedom of use → Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

3.Mindmaps Mindomo https://www.mindomo.com/

Ease of use →Easy - The user interface is either simple and intuitive or you have integrated help (tutorials) which takes you step by step of the basic usage even if things look unfamiliar. You can get things done and it’s possible to get up to speed.

Maths integration → Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use → Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression → It’s OK - It has options that you need to do everything you need to do. It has everything you expect it to have, but it doesn’t stand out in any way. Example https://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/3-newtons-laws7cbdf5f86d3e4949b7386ae79efbd45f

Mindmeister https://www.mindmeister.com/

Sharing and collaboration → Easy Collaboration - It’s possible to callaborate and download, embed on other websites. You can share your work for other people to edit but only one person can edit the work at one moment.

Maths integration → Good - The tool has an option to input maths directly but it’s either limited (you can’t input all mathematical notation) or the maths shows weird when finished.

Freedom of use → Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression → It’s okay-You can put pictures, videos, to make a successful presentation.A lot of paid options

EXAMPLE - https://www.mindmeister.com/601459111/newton-s-laws

Spaderscribe https://www.spiderscribe.net/

Ease of use → Medium - The user interface is complicated, but it’s possible to find help so you can learn how to use the tool. You can get things done but it takes a lot of time.

Sharing and collaboration → Shareable - It’s possible to share you work on the website of the tool and download it, but it’s not possible to embed your work on other websites. Only one person can access the tool to edit the presentation.

Maths integration → Good - The tool has an option to input maths directly but it’s either limited (you can’t input all mathematical notation) or the maths shows weird when finished.

Freedom of use → Trial - You have a free trial period but have to pay later, sign up is mandatory.

Overall impression → It’s OK - It has options that you need to do everything you need to do. It has everything you expect it to have, but it doesn’t stand out in any way.

4.Comics MakeBeliefsComix http://www.makebeliefscomix.com

Ease of use: easy – the user interface is simple and it doesn't require a lot of time to understand. With imagination, you can create very simple, interactive and attractive presentation

Sharing and collaboration: medium collaboration – it's easy to share on other websites. It can be used in an interactive way from different users who work in different places.

Maths integration: Basic. Some graphics, tables and explanations can be introduced in the application.

Freedom of use: free – no sign up required.

Overall impression: Interesting arts. It can be adapted taking into account the target group.

Feedback: the pupils like this type of presentation, many of them asking during the lessons if there is something realized with this programme.

Examples: http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Printables/ The presentations have to be used only online or send to an email address in order to be accessed.

Pixton https://www.pixton.com/

Ease of use - Very easy to use and manipulate the characters. We enjoyed the freedom of movement and expression in the characters.

Sharing and collaboration - Easy collaboration: We tried this successfully, using separate accounts and different browsers, and I like the way it works. If students are in different places while collaborating, though, they will want to communicate through the chat box to avoid stepping on each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toes.

Math integration - Basic: You can import maths in bitmap and vector pictures so they show better.

Freedom of use - Free (for a short period of time): You need to sign up using your e-mail and password.

Overall impression - With pixton you can unleash your creativity! Fun, quick and easy to use. It allows you to tell your story your way.

Feedback - Medium: It's possible to give more detailed feedback on a large variety of questions types. The pupils are a good range of possibilities to ask and answer questions.

EXAMPLES: https://Pixton.com/ic:103ytwsg; https://www.pixton.com/comic/57vojwk5

ToonDoo http://www.toondoo.com/

Ease of use -> Easy – The user interface is extremely basic, so no one would have difficulties in using it.

Sharing and collaboration -> There is no possibility of sharing online your work by using this online tool.

Maths integration -> Basic – The only way you can add mathematical terms and notions to your cartoon is by pictures.

Freedom of use -> Free- All you have to do is to create your own account.

Overall impression -> Basic - The options are too basic and you have a quite limited range of items in the menu.

Feedback -> Medium – The range of expression is medium. It is attractive with visual effects and can draw the attention of the pupils.

Example: http://www.toondoo.com/LatestBooks.toon

StripGenerator http://stripgenerator.com/

Ease of use: Stripgenerator is a web based tool for creating comic strips with a new version based on Flash and Javascript. Unlike most tools of its kind, whose interfaces are made to look pretty, Stripgenerator’s service takes a more minimalistic approach – focusing on ease-of-use and simplicity over eye-candy.

Sharing and collaboration: Stripgenerator allows comments on the comic creations. A great deal of social interaction is available in order to promote your development. The comic strip can be shared on Facebook, Digg, Reddit, StumbleUpon, Delicious, or Twitter. You are also provided with the direct link to the comic image as well as the HTML link that you can copy into your website or email in order to show the strip.

Maths integration: The site can be used for a wide variety of projects such as biographies, math, word problems and effects.

Freedom of use: Stripgenerator is free to use in order to develop your comic strips. If you want a specific theme pack, you can buy one of the few that are available. These packs add functionality for your comic strips by adding characters, items and more.

Overall impression: The free tool lets you create a strip using predefined frames, characters and objects. Using your mouse, you drag and drop as well as rotate and resize the objects. The predefined objects are minimalistically designed, so even non-artistic users should be able to create something that looks decent.

Feedback: Those who don’t get on well with the often kitsch interfaces of most comic creation tools, Stripgenerator will prove a good alternative. The ability to print the comics and share them with such other teachers or pupils is attractive and raise the pupils’ attention and interest in lessons.

Examples: http://stripgenerator.com/booklet/4673/illusion/page1

5.Video StupeFlix https://studio.stupeflix.com/en/

Ease of use: The user interface is nice and simple and I think it won’t cause any kind of problem when you use it. All the editing is done for you by the programme, so you can focus on your story.

Sharing and collaboration: Easy - It is possible to share everything online, on Facebook, Twitter, email the URL, or copy the embed code. More people can work on different projects at the same time.

Maths Integration: Basic - It is possible if you import pictures in different formats (SVG and PDF integration)

Freedom of use: Free - The tool is free to use and you don’t have to sign up. Eventually if you want to join the community you have the option to make an account

Overall Impression: It’s good - It gets the job done even though you don’t have too many ways of editing at your disposal. You can make beautiful projects but don’t expect to be something outstanding.

Feedback: It is possible to give a feedback using different types of questions or you can write a detailed one. It is used to create very interesting videos. The pupils like this instrument.

Examples: https://studio.stupeflix.com/v/z4zPRtk9lvO7/; https://www.pixton.com/comic/57vojwk5

Techsnith https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html

Ease of use: Medium - The user interface is complicated and it is hard to learn how to use the tool. Once you know how to edit your videos the tool becomes one of the best tools that help you record your screen.

Sharing and collaboration: Easy sharing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; You can share in live time what you work on your computer showing others your screen (they have to download and install the tool eventually).

Math integration: Basic. The tool does not have any science integration, but if you have one specific math tool, you can use it and record your screen using CAMTASIA in the same time.

Free of use: It is not free. If you need to work with you have to create an account, to download and install the programme. It can be used as a 30-day free trial.

Overall impressions: very good. The tool helps a lot, even if at the first use it is a little bit complex and complicated to work with. A big minus is the high price that makes the tool not to be quite affordable.

Feedback: Good. It is possible to combine feedback for a whole group project so every person has its feedback.

EXAMPLES: the presentations have to be sent to an email address or you have to work online.

CommonCraft https://www.commoncraft.com/

Ease of use → Hard - The videos use stop-action animation with whiteboards and paper cutouts to illustrate the topic, but the tools are pretty complicated.

Sharing and collaboration → Medium - Members can embed videos, download the files, and even use versions with captions. No more than one person can work on a video.

Maths integration → Basic – It’s not special made for math, yet you can use it for simple equations and graphs.

Freedom of use → You have to pay - Common Craft is a membership service that used by schools, universities, small business. Membership provides instant access to the libraries of videos and Cut-outs. There are more plans of payment from which you can choose

Overall impression → It can be really useful - As an educator, you face a lot of challenges and the biggest may be time. There are simply not enough hours in a day. Ready-made videos and visuals called "Cut-outs" are designed for classroom use. When it comes to introducing new subjects, this videos can make it very easy.

Feedback → Very good - Common Craft uses a very simple, visual method of explaining all the latest technologies so that anyone can understand, using short video clips narrated by a positive and respectful voice. Despite a paid membership model, Common Craft still offers the videos for free.

Example: https://www.commoncraft.com/video/twitter

Go Animate http://goanimate.com/

Ease of use: Medium - It’s not that easy to work with GoAnimate but once you have made two or three videos, you’ll get more familiar to its tools and features like plenty of characters, templates and scenes. There is also a very helpful tutorial teaching you how to use it.

Sharing and collaboration: Easy sharing - You can share the content with almost every existing social media and there is also the possibility to embed it. Collaboration is a bit harder.

Maths integration: Good – There is a dedicated section for maths that allows you to use math symbols and more.

Freedom of use: a 14-day trial that lets you test the program. No credit card information is needed. When the trial ends, you benefit of a variety of prices depending on the plan you choose.

Overall impression: It’s very good - You never run out of options and features, so the only thing you need is inspiration. Cloud Interface contributes to this.

Feedback: Easy - First, GoAnimate layout addicts the viewer so it can give a feedback much easier. Then, School Program is a great plan that allows students and teachers to make videos in private and to discuss them in class, so the feedback is a lot improved.

EXAMPLE:https://goanimate.com/videos/0ioHipmyPn3U?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebo ok&utm_campaign=usercontent

6.Posters Glogster http://edu.glogster.com/

Ease of use →Easy - The user interface is either simple and intuitive or you have integrated help (tutorials) which takes you step by step of the basic usage even if things look unfamiliar. You can get things done and it’s possible to get up to speed.

Sharing and collaboration→ Easy collaboration - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. More people can work on the presentation at the same time.

Maths integration→Good - The tool has an option to input maths directly but it’s either limited (you can’t input all mathematical notation) or the maths shows weird when finished.

Freedom of use→Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression→Best - You can do everything you need to and more. The tool has advanced options, or even something that no other tool has and it looks nice. The general feel is “wow, everybody should use this!”

Example; http://lukekawczynski.edu.glogster.com/thomas-edison?=glogpedia-source

Canva https://www.canva.com/about

Ease of use →Easy - The user interface is either simple and intuitive or you have integrated help (tutorials) which takes you step by step of the basic usage even if things look unfamiliar. You can get things done and it’s possible to get up to speed.

Sharing and collaboration→ Easy collaboration - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. More people can work on the presentation at the same time.

Maths integration→Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use→Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression→Good - You can do everything you need to do, and it also has some advanced options or the tool has a nice look and feel.

Example; https://designschool.canva.com/blog/50-brilliant-flyer-designs/

Lucidpress https://www.lucidpress.com

Sharing and collaboration→ Collaboration possible - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. You can share your work for other people to edit but only one person can edit the work at one moment.

Maths integration→Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use→Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression→Good - You can do everything you need to do, and it also has some advanced options or the tool has a nice look and feel.

Example; https://www.lucidpress.com/documents/edit/6c9c3947-f4fc-4156-8c4fccb710917e3e#

PosterMyWall http://www.postermywall.com/

Ease of use → Medium - The user interface is complicated, but it’s possible to find help so you can learn how to use the tool. You can get things done but it takes a lot of time.

Sharing and collaboration→ Collaboration possible - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. You can share your work for other people to edit but only one person can edit the work at one moment.

Maths integration→Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use→Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression→Good - You can do everything you need to do, and it also has some advanced options or the tool has a nice look and feel.

Example; http://www.postermywall.com/index.php/g/environmentposters#4ec49f15070a6bb13e94f48f294763db

7.Animations Animoto https://animoto.com/

Ease of use →Medium - The user interface is complicated, but it’s possible to find help so you can learn how to use the tool. You can get things done but it takes a lot of time.

Sharing and collaboration→ Collaboration possible - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. You can share your work for other people to edit but only one person can edit the work at one moment.

Maths integration→Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use→ Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression→Good - You can do everything you need to do, and it also has some advanced options or the tool has a nice look and feel.

Example; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKn_3jOKCd8

GoAnimate https://goanimate4schools.com

Ease of use → Super easy - The user interface is simple and you have step by step help for everything if needed. You can get things done and it’s possible to be fast even if you just started to use it for the first time.

Sharing and collaboration→Shareable - It’s possible to download your work on the website of the tool and ,but it’s not possible to embed your work on other websites. Only one person can access the tool to edit the presentation.

Maths integration→Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use→Closed - You have to pay even to try things out, sign up is mandatory.

Overall impression→Best - You can do everything you need to and more. The tool has advanced options, or even something that no other tool has and it looks nice. The general feel is “wow, everybody should use this!”

Example; https://goanimate4schools.com/public_index

EasyGifAnimator http://www.easygifanimator.net/

Ease of use →Hard - The user interface is very complicated, it’s difficult to get anything done and its very hard to get help when you need it.

Maths integration→Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use→Trial - You have a free trial period but have to pay later, sign up is mandatory.

Overall impression→Best - You can do everything you need to and more. The tool has advanced options, or even something that no other tool has and it looks nice. The general feel is “wow, everybody should use this!”

Example; http://www.easygifanimator.net/samples.php

Powtoon http://www.powtoon.com/

Ease of use → Medium - The user interface is complicated, but it’s possible to find help so you can learn how to use the tool. You can get things done but it takes a lot of time.

Sharing and collaboration→ Collaboration possible - It’s possible to share online, download and embed on other websites. You can share your work for other people to edit but only one person can edit the work at one moment.

Maths integration→Basic - It’s possible if you import maths in bitmap and vector pictures (SVG and PDF integration) so they show better.

Freedom of use→ Open - Tool has a free basic version but you have to sign up to try things out. You have to pay for additional options or there are integrated commercials.

Overall impression→Good - You can do everything you need to do, and it also has some advanced options or the tool has a nice look and feel.

Example; https://www.powtoon.com/dashboard/templates/?nav=signup