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Inventory of ICT tools and open educational resources

Welcome to the inventory of freely available online tools and open educational resources for language teaching and learning developed by the ICT-REV project! The inventory contains a list of tools that have been evaluated with specific criteria in mind. Read more
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This tool was developed within the framework of a cooperation agreement between the European Centre for Modern Languages and the European Commission

EclipseCrossword

Principal function(s): Crossword puzzle creators

EclipseCrossword is a tool that generates crosswords from a list of words and clues. The user oughts to enter the words/clues. The software then creates a crossword that contains them. Once installed, the tool can be used for classwork (to revise vocabulary and lesson content), or for websites and newsletters. Teachers can make use of the tool for class assignments, while webmasters and editors of newsletters may add crosswords to their website or publication in order to make it more interactive and lively. Evaluation: The tool has a simple interface, with clear instructions which are easy to follow. It also has a comprehensive ‘Help’ link. Crosswords can be created quickly and easily and students can access them directly via their web browser.

Cost: Free with installation

Website: http://www.eclipsecrossword.com/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Group/pair work - classmates
  • Individual work

Skills

  • Reading
  • Vocabulary

Content

Usability

Interface User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

Easy-to-understand

Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

Medium

Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

English

Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

High

Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

Yes

Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

Interactivity

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Technical requirements

Installation required?

Yes

Compatibility/ Operating System

Windows

Other technical requirements


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Vocabulary
Grammar
Pronunciation
Intercultural

Content
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Website/other users supply

 


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