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Skribbl

Principal function(s): Game appsGroup/pair work - classmatesGroup/pair work - outsidersVocabularyTeacherStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply

Skribbl is an online multiplayer game where players take turns drawing while others try to guess what has been drawn to earn points. The winner is the player with the most points at the end of the round. It can be played with up to 12 friends in a private room or with other players in an open session. It is free to and does not require signing up or having an account. Skribbl was developed by ticedev. Evaluation: Skribbl provides a playful way for students to practice vocabulary and develop their creative abilities. Its interface is very simple to use and is available in more than 20 languages. It is also quick and safe to use since it can be played without signing up or providing any information to create an account. The only drawback is that private rooms can only host up to 12 players.

Cost: Free.

Website: https://skribbl.io/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Group/pair work - classmates
  • Group/pair work - outsiders

Skills

  • Vocabulary

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

20+ languages.

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

Medium. Skribbl collects personal information when users provide it for performing contractual obligations. Also, it collects cookies, among which targeting or advertising cookies. This user data is shared with various entities, including customer relationship management software, service providers, partners, and third parties, for purposes like providing information, products, services, marketing, or legal compliance. Skribbl takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure user data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. It acknowledges users’ rights to access, rectify, or erase their data, together with the possibility to withdraw consent. Skribbl states 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 app.

Compatibility/ Operating System

Any browser.

Other technical requirements