PBworks, Collaborative workspace platform Collaborative workspace platform
File sharing/syncing
Description: PBworks is a collaborative workspace platform designed for collaboration, communication, and effective project management. It offers a suite of tools including wikis, document management, project tracking, and real-time collaboration features. Users can create customisable workspaces for storing, sharing, and collaborating on documents, tasks, and ideas. In its free version, a PBwork unit allows up to 100 students to use it. Signing up for a PBworks account is required to create workspaces, but students can be added without having an e-mail.
Evaluation: PBworks is a useful collaborative tool that can foster teamwork. It can serve the purposes of managing projects, assessing student performance, and communicating with students on one single platform. Average IT skills are required for its use.
Cost: Free with registration+ paid premium plans
Type Of Interaction:
Group/pair work - classmates,
Individual work,
Content:
You supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium, high learning curve
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English only
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. PB Works gathers personal information such as email addresses, full names, and billing information. It also collects cookies and displays third-party advertisements on its website. Importantly, users can decide to set their virtual space as private, limiting access. It mentions implementing reasonable security measures to protect user data. It allows users to edit data through their profiles on the site, providing user control. PB Works states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: No
- Compatibility/ Operating System: Windows
- Other technical requirements: None
Examples of use