Kits Tools, a collection of open-source educational tools
Collaborative writingDigital whiteboardsImage banksMind mappingWord cloud creatorsGroup/pair work - classmatesIndividual workWritingTeacherStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply
Description: Kits Tools is a collection of eight free, open-source digital tools for QR storing, mind mapping, collaborative writing, word cloud creating, drawing, brainstorming, pictogram searching, and video editing. These tools are accessible directly through the Kits website and can be used without signing up or creating an account. Each tool comes with scientifically grounded methodological and didactic hints to help integrate them into various learning contexts. They do not require logging in or creating an account for use. The Kits team, mostly made up of language and media educators, develops and continuously improves these tools, and welcomes proposals for collaboration. Kits Tools is a similar initiative to La Digitale, but only in German.
Evaluation: Kits Tools is a valuable, open-source, privacy-friendly toolbox specially made for and by educators. It is a great alternative to similar tools that gather personal data, and it is certain it will remain free and accessible.
Cost:
Type Of Interaction:
Group/pair work - classmates,
Individual work,
Skills:
Writing,
Content:
Website/other users supply,
You supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: German, English for the majority of it.
Respect for privacy Privacy evaluations indicate how a tool handles personal data collection, storage, and sharing, including GDPR compliance and security measures, among others. The ICT-REV team provides them for informational purposes, reflecting our best understanding at the time of review, but assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of these evaluations and encourages users to conduct their own assessments: Very high. Kits does not collect personal data for use, and does not require registration for use. Personal data is only temporarily stored for communication, project participation, and providing internet services, without merging with other data or sharing with third parties besides QRStorage's speech synthesis. The project adheres to data minimization principles, promoting digital sovereignty and the right to informational self-determination. For collaborative functions, data is safely stored on servers located in Germany. Kits acknowledges users rights to export or delete their data and have control over privacy settings. Kits complies with the GDPR and other data protection laws. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Mainly yes; depends on each tool.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: No, it is a web-based tool.
- Compatibility/ Operating System: Any browser.