Usability

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

Modern, intuitive

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

High

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?

Medium. PowerSchool only processes data according to instructions and contractual agreements with customers, but these include unique device identifiers, IP addresses, browser types and configurations, dates and times of usage, and service and cookie data. This data, which is rather extensive, is collected for fulfilling contractual obligations, complying with laws, and supporting customer services. Regarding security, PowerSchool commits to using commercially reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect personal information. They undergo third-party certifications against industry security standards and hold ISO 27001 and SOC2 certifications. Concerning children privacy, PowerSchool states that children under 13 may only use their products with prior parental or educational institution consent. They clarify that consent for processing Customer Data is the responsibility of the educational institutions. PowerSchool mentions its commitment to complying with applicable data protection laws and aligning with best practices and international regulations, but does not elaborate upon GDPR. See more here..

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)

Medium, the educator can use personalised templates and tweak colours, among others.

Interactivity

Technical requirements