Review of iVisit, Springnote, Scribblar

1. iVisitScribblarSpring note Evaluated by: Nathan Delp, Brian May, Stephanie Simoni, & Jessica Allen

2. iVisit http://www.ivisit.com/

3. iVisit Strengths Send files Co-browse Video Text/chat Appshare Saves chat notes from previous meetings Can record video

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Scribblar http://www.scribblar.com/

7. 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)

8. Scribblar Weaknesses Difficult to monitor. Students can edit or change other's work. Author has to indicate what they contribute. Software glitches.

9. 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

10. Springnote http://springnote.com/

11. 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.

12. Springnote Strengths

13. Springnote Strengths

14. 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

15. 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

16. Conclusion

17. 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 Springnotescreenshots obtained from: http://www.springnote.com/dashboard Slidecast created in slideshare.net Audio created in Audacity