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Word Search Labs

Principal function(s): Crossword puzzle creatorsIndividual workWhole classVocabularyTeacherYou Supply

Word Search Labs is an online platform for creating and solving custom word search puzzles. Users can generate word search puzzles by using a series of tools and inputting their own words or predefined lists, together with configuring puzzle directions and size. Word Search Labs also features a range of ready-made word search puzzles on many different subjects. It is free to use and does not require users to sign up for an account. Word Search Labs was built by Matt Johnson in 2013. Evaluation: Word Search Labs is a straightforward and effective tool to create word search puzzles. It can help practice vocabulary, reinforce spelling, or simply be used as entertainment.

Cost: Free.

Website: https://wordsearchlabs.com/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Individual work
  • Individual work

Skills

  • Vocabulary

Content

  • You supply

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

English.

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

High (?). Word Search Labs collects information posted or sent on the site, credit card data, web log data, cookies, and data from third parties. Yet, providing this data is optional since the tool does not request personal information from users unless they decide to sign up or log in. In such cases, data is used to provide/improve services, combat fraud/abuse, and is not shared for marketing purposes. This is stored for business purposes and as required by law in the United States. Word Search Labs’ privacy policy lacks important information on security, among others. Word Search Labs does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.

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

No.

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?

No; it is a browser-based tool.

Compatibility/ Operating System

No; it is a browser-based tool.

Other technical requirements