Anki
Principal function(s): Autonomous learningFlashcard creatorsGroup/pair work - outsidersIndividual workVocabularyStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply
Anki is a flashcard tool for learning and memorising words, expressions, facts, and more through repetition. Users can create their own flashcard decks or download pre-made ones from the AnkiWeb platform and start learning. Anki supports text, audio, image, and video. While an account is not required to use the tool, syncing across devices does require one. Anki can be downloaded on computers, laptops, and smartphones. Anki was developed by Damien Elmes.
Evaluation: Anki is a valuable tool for memorising facts and words, thus being useful for any subject or language. Students can use it to record and save unknown words in their target language and later test their knowledge, while teachers can share flashcards with their students to study individually at home or recreate a quiz in the classroom by creating a flashcard deck with specific questions. Downloading suitable flashcard decks made and shared by other users can save lots of time and is a remarkable way to benefit from an unselfish community of language learners and enthusiasts. Since Anki also supports video and audio, it can be used for enhancing pronunciation, although it is mainly designed for vocabulary acquisition.
Cost: Free to use without registration on all operating systems except for iOS, where there is a one-time fee of $24.99.
Website: https://apps.ankiweb.net/
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
Simple, slightly old-fashioned.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
Medium. It takes time and dedication to create a flashcard deck given that the content is created by the user. However, decks created by other users can be easily accessed and downloaded.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
More than 40 languages.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
High. Anki collects minimal user data for operational purposes, not for marketing or advertising, together with some cookies. It refrains from using Google Analytics and other similar services. User data is stored in the EU and the US. Overall, Anki’s privacy section demonstrates a strong commitment to transparency, data minimisation, and data protection, although it could be more extensive. It does not mention whether it complies with GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes
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)
High. Learners can create Flashcards on any topic they desire and add also add audio, images and more, making Anki highly tailorable.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
Yes.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android.
Other technical requirements