Benutzerfreundlichkeit

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

Simple, user-friendly

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

High. It is easy to set up a virtual classroom and get started.

Sprache(n) der Benutzeroberfläche The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

Over 15 languages.

Datenschutz Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

Medium. Zoom collects a wide range of personal data, including account information, profile details, contact information, device information, content from meetings and webinars, usage information, and more. The collection serves various purposes, such as providing and customising Zoom services but also marketing and advertising. Zoom shares user data with several third parties for the purpose of supporting and improving its services but also based on commercial grounds. Also, it uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about website interactions, which can be managed through the settings. Zoom uses security measures to protect user data, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry standards. Data is stored in secure data centers, and Zoom follows best practices for data protection. It acknowledges users’ rights to access, modify or erase their data, having direct to certain data settings on their account.Zoom states compliance with the GDPR. See more here. Interestingly, Zoom’s privacy policy has raised concerns in the recent past since it asked users permission to use their data in order to train AI models. However, the company has rolled back on this policy change. Other more privacy-friendly options would be Jitsi or BigBlueButton.

Arbeit für spätere Verwendung speichern Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

Yes, recordings can be saved by session hosts

Individuell anpassbar (wenn ja, wie?) 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)

Low

Interaktivität

Technische Voraussetzungen