LearningApps
Principal function(s): Crossword puzzle creatorsQuiz/exercise makersGroup/pair work - outsidersIndividual workVocabularyGrammarTeacherStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply
LearningApps is a web-based platform for creating educational activities and games. Teachers can design and publish interactive learning activities, such as quizzes, flashcards, puzzles, and matching games. Students can then access these activities to improve their language skills. LearningApps is free to use and does not require signing up or having an account. However, users with an account can save their favourite activities, track their progress, and create their own content on the platform.
Evaluation: LearningApps is a valuable resource for creating classroom activities. It is versatile and can be adapted to any topic with the "create your own app" feature. Also, LearningApps can be a great time-saving tool for teachers if using the activities freely available on the platform.
Cost: Free.
Website: https://learningapps.org/about.php
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Group/pair work - outsiders
- Individual work
Content
- Website/other users supply
- You supply
Usability
Interface
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Straightforward.
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 + 20 others.
Respect for privacy
Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium. LearningApps does not require any personal information but collects access data to create and analyse anonymous usage statistics. All learning modules created on LearningApps are private by default and cannot be accessed by others. LearningApps refuses liability for any security issue. It states compliance with Swiss law but not the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use
Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, with an account.
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)
Yes, users can configure their own apps to tailor their learning activities to any topic.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
No; it is a browser-based tool.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser.
Other technical requirements