ONCOO
Principal function(s): Digital whiteboardsMind mappingVirtual pinboardsGroup/pair work - classmatesWhole classTeacherStudentYou Supply
Oncoo is a browser-based platform that provides various cooperative learning tools for brainstorming, teamwork, helping one another, giving feedback, and reflection. Students can access these tools online without registering or inputting personal data, and just by inputting a password or scanning a QR code. Oncoo is free to use and was developed by Olaf Müller and Thomas Rohde.
Evaluation: Oncoo is a useful platform for cooperative work in the classroom, especially valuable for structuring group interactions. It is straightforward and anonymous for both creators (it does not require an account) and other participants (who can join through inputting a password or scanning a QR code), collects minimal data, and supports laptops/PCs, smartboards, and smartphones. However, activities can be accessed by anyone with the code, which raises confidentiality rather than data protection concerns. Oncoo is only available in German.
Cost: Free.
Website: https://www.oncoo.de/
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Group/pair work - classmates
- Individual work
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Straightforward, slightly old-fashioned.
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
German.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
High. Oncoo does not require registration and does not appear to collect identifiable user data, apart from information submitted through its contact form, together with usage cookies. User data is nevertheless SSL encrypted. Oncoo’s privacy policy does not provide detailed information on data retention, the involvement of third-party services, or specific processing practices. ONCOO acknowledges users’ rights to data access, rectification, erasure, and complaint procedures. It states compliance with the GDPR. See more here (under “Datenschutz”).
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, users can save created activities.
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 create different types of activities with Oncoo.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
No; it is a browser based tool.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser; it can be used on a laptop/PC, smartboard, and smartphone.
Other technical requirements