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PeerScholar

Tool Overview:

PeerScholar is an online peer- and self-assessment tool that allows students to provide anonymous peer feedback.

Category: Peer Assessment
Pedagogical Uses: Peer Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: Yes
Link to Tool: PeerScholar
Similar To: FeedbackFruits Aropa Grasp
Peer Mark

Availability: Asynchronous Browser-based

Advantages:

  • Offers multiple ways for students to peer review
  • Works well with rich media content like images and videos

Limitations:

  • User Interface design is difficult to navigate for teaching team grading

This tool is available to: Subscription Required

This tool can be integrated with: LMS Integration

Gradebook Integration: Yes
Gradebook can be exported: Yes
Classlist full integration with onQ: Yes
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: No

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - Yes Level AAA

  • All users can convey information as per Universal Design For Learning guidelines in a variety of formats.

    PeerScholar allows for text or different file format submissions, but the filetypes are controlled by the instructor when the activity is set up

  • All users can customize the display of information in multiple ways as per UDL guidelines.

    Text spacing is partially supported for Level AA 2.1 guidelines

  • All tool features allow for individual accommodation settings.

    Tool supports late submissions for the create phase and individual extensions for all phases

Some tool features are compatible with screen readers


Compatible Screen Readers:

  • Built-in macOS screen reader
  • VPAT performed by programmers of the software so many of the responses are based on the code VS actual front-end testing. Pre-released software version used so VPAT states that results are preliminary.

Alt text is supported on images in this tool.

Static images in the software have appropriate alt-text, however, uploaded content can't be guaranteed as this is something the students need to do on their end. 

Caption Features Availability
For Live Video Live Captions - No No
For Pre-Recorded Pre-recorded Captions - Yes Yes
Are Automatically Generated Auto-Generated Captions - No No
Are Editable Caption Editing - N/A Unknown
Are SRT/WebVTT Importable Importable Captions - Yes Yes

Navigation Features Availability
Keyboard Keyboard Navigation - Yes Yes
Mouse Mouse Navigation - Yes Yes

Support available through: Vendor Support

For Support, visit: PeerScholar Support

To view the tool's privacy policy, see: PeerScholar Privacy Policy

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Pearson MyLab or Revel

Tool Overview:

MyLab and Revel are digital e-text resources from Pearson, offering study and assessment features.

Category: Assessment and Feedback Publisher Resources Reading
Pedagogical Uses: Blended Learning Online Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: Yes
Link to Tool: Pearson
Similar To: McGraw-Hill Connect, Cengage MindTap

Availability: Asynchronous Browser-based

Advantages:

  • Interactive features to support publisher content

Limitations:

  • Limited support from vendor
  • MyLab performance varies with content; multiple known issues
  • Requires students to enter into contract with Pearson directly, but this student End User License Agreement is superceded by a contract Queen's holds with Pearson

This tool is available to: Available to Queen's

This tool can be integrated with: LMS Integration

Gradebook Integration: Yes
Gradebook can be exported: Yes
Classlist full integration with onQ: Yes
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: No

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - Yes Level AA

  • No users can convey information as per Universal Design For Learning guidelines in a variety of formats
  • Users cannot customize the display of information in multiple ways as per UDL guidelines.

Some tool features are compatible with screen readers


Compatible Screen Readers:

  • Pearson MyLab Math : JAWS 2022, NVDA2022, VoiceOver, VoiceOver for IOS, TalkBack
  • Pearson REVEL: ios VoiceOver, Android TalkBack

Alt text is supported on images in this tool.

Pearson MyLab Math: From the VPAT "Content will vary based on title and may contain incomplete or missing alternative text in some instances."


Pearson REVEL: From the VPAT: "Many informative and functional images have accurate textual descriptions. Some informative and functional images such as "Full Screen”, "Long Description", "Forward", "Backward", "favorite", "next", "pervious" and so on either lack textual descriptions or do not have a meaningful textual description."

No information regarding closed captions is provided

No information regarding navigation is provided

Support available through: Vendor Support

For Support, visit: Pearson Support

To view the tool's privacy policy, see: Pearson Privacy Policy

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Panopto

Tool Overview:

Panopto is the central video streaming solution for Queen's University. Instructors, staff, and students can watch, record, host, edit and share audio and video files. 

Category: Brainstorming Collaboration Curation Mind Mapping Open Discussion
Pedagogical Uses: Accessible Learning Blended Learning Interactive Learning Online Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: Yes
Link to Tool: Panopto
Similar To: YouTube
Microsoft Stream, Vimeo

Availability: Asynchronous Mobile-friendly

Advantages:

  • Easy to use video recording software

Limitations:

  • Captions are difficult to make available to students

This tool is available to: Available to Queen's

This tool can be integrated with: LMS Integration

Gradebook Integration: Yes
Gradebook can be exported: Yes
Classlist full integration with onQ: Yes
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: Yes

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - Yes Level AAA

  • All users can convey information as per Universal Design For Learning guidelines in a variety of formats.

    Controlled by content creator but audio only versions can be downloaded.

  • All users can customize the display of information in multiple ways as per UDL guidelines.

    The site UI can be resized to 200% without loss of functionality

No tool features are compatible with screen readers

Not Applicable

Caption Features Availability
For Live Video Live Captions - Yes Yes
For Pre-Recorded Pre-recorded Captions - Yes Yes
Are Automatically Generated Auto-Generated Captions - Yes Yes
Are Editable Caption Editing - Yes Yes
Are SRT/WebVTT Importable Importable Captions - Yes Yes

Navigation Features Availability
Keyboard Keyboard Navigation - Yes Yes
Mouse Mouse Navigation - Yes Yes

Support available through: Queen's Support

For Support, visit: Panopto Support

To view the tool's privacy policy, see: Panopto Privacy Policy

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Padlet

Tool Overview:

Padlet is a digital notice board. Padlet can be used by students and instructors to share posts on a notice board. Posts can include links, videos, images and document files.

Category: Brainstorming Collaboration Curation Mind Mapping Open Discussion
Pedagogical Uses: Blended Learning Collaborative Learning Interactive Learning Online Learning Peer Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: No
Link to Tool: Padlet
Similar To: Miro
Lucidspark, Prezi

Availability: Asynchronous Browser-based Mobile-friendly Synchronous

Advantages:

  • Easy to use
  • Can be embeded in onQ

Limitations:

  • Free accounts only get 3 Padlet boards

This tool is available to: Free/Subscription Required

This tool can be integrated with: Embed Code

Gradebook Integration: N/A
Gradebook can be exported: N/A
Classlist full integration with onQ: N/A
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: N/A

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - Partial Level A

  • All users can convey information as per Universal Design For Learning guidelines in a variety of formats.

    text, video, images, audio

  • All users can customize the display of information in multiple ways as per UDL guidelines.

    font-size, contrast

No tool features are compatible with screen readers

Alt text is supported on images in this tool.

Caption Features Availability
For Live Video Live Captions - Yes Yes
For Pre-Recorded Pre-recorded Captions - Yes Yes
Are Automatically Generated Auto-Generated Captions - Yes Yes
Are Editable Caption Editing - Yes Yes
Are SRT/WebVTT Importable Importable Captions - N/A Not Applicable

Navigation Features Availability
Keyboard Keyboard Navigation - Yes Yes
Mouse Mouse Navigation - Partial Partial

Support available through: Vendor Support

For Support, visit: Padlet Support

To view the tool's privacy policy, see: Padlet Privacy Policy

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OneNote

Tool Overview:

OneNote is an online and application based digital notebook that integrates with the Microsoft O365 suite of tools.

Category: Brainstorming Collaboration Curation Mind Mapping Note Taking Reading
Pedagogical Uses: Blended Learning Collaborative Learning Interactive Learning Online Learning Peer Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: Yes
Link to Tool: OneNote
Similar To: onQ
Microsoft Word

Availability: Asynchronous Browser-based Desktop app Mobile app Mobile-friendly Synchronous

Advantages:

  • Works well for storing, organizing, and taking notes
  • Integration with O365 suite of tools, including Microsoft Teams
  • Easy to share notebooks and collaborate with others

Limitations:

  • Features differ slightly between browser-based version and desktop app
  • Can be slow to load with rich multimedia content

This tool is available to: Available to Queen's

This tool can be integrated with: No Integration

Gradebook Integration: No
Gradebook can be exported: N/A
Classlist full integration with onQ: N/A
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: N/A

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - Yes Level AA

  • All users can convey information as per Universal Design For Learning guidelines in a variety of formats.

    Inputs supported include keyboard, video, audio, annotations. 

  • Some users can customize the display of information in multiple ways as per UDL guidelines.
    • Resize Text - After applying resize, the "Insert" and "Cancel" buttons are not visible while activating the insert link button.
    • Reflow - On 400% zoom, user is not able to see the highlighted words in the note area when the search pane is expanded.
       

Some tool features are compatible with screen readers


Compatible Screen Readers:

  • NVDA

Alt text is supported on images in this tool.

Like any Microsoft Product, any image that is added to the content will generate alt text to be edited by the user. 

Caption Features Availability
For Live Video Live Captions - No No
For Pre-Recorded Pre-recorded Captions - Yes Yes
Are Automatically Generated Auto-Generated Captions - No No
Are Editable Caption Editing - No No
Are SRT/WebVTT Importable Importable Captions - No No

Navigation Features Availability
Keyboard Keyboard Navigation - Partial Partial
Mouse Mouse Navigation - Yes Yes

Support available through: Vendor Support

For Support, visit: OneNote Support

To view the tool's privacy policy, see: OneNote Privacy Policy

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Miro

Tool Overview:

Miro is an online collaborative whiteboard platform and interactive meeting tool.

Category: Brainstorming Collaboration Curation Mind Mapping Open Discussion
Pedagogical Uses: Blended Learning Collaborative Learning Interactive Learning Online Learning Peer Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: No
Link to Tool: Miro
Similar To: Padlet
Lucidspark, Prezi

Availability: Asynchronous Browser-based Mobile app Mobile-friendly Synchronous

Advantages:

  • Engaging, fun platform to use
  • Intuitive user interface design
  • Browser-based
  • Mobile-friendly
  • Most features are available in the free educator version

Limitations:

  • While Single Sign On is offered with an institutional license, it is not available for the free license, however students can sign in with the O365 accounts.
  • Miro boards can be embedded within onQ, but students will be prompted to create an account and sign in to access the board (separately from their onQ sign in).
  • Free educator version is limited to 100 users

This tool is available to: Free for Educators

This tool can be integrated with: Embed Code

Gradebook Integration: N/A
Gradebook can be exported: N/A
Classlist full integration with onQ: N/A
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: N/A

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - Yes Level AA

  • All users can convey information as per Universal Design For Learning guidelines in a variety of formats.

    Content style is easily edited.

  • All users can customize the display of information in multiple ways as per UDL guidelines.

    Images that are added may include contrast/font issues unless edited before adding to a Miro board.

  • Some tool features allow for individual accommodation settings

No tool features are compatible with screen readers

Alt text is supported on images in this tool.

Caption Features Availability
For Live Video Live Captions - No No
For Pre-Recorded Pre-recorded Captions - No No
Are Automatically Generated Auto-Generated Captions - No No
Are Editable Caption Editing - No No
Are SRT/WebVTT Importable Importable Captions - N/A Not Applicable

Navigation Features Availability
Keyboard Keyboard Navigation - Partial Partial
Mouse Mouse Navigation - Partial Partial

Support available through: Vendor Support

For Support, visit: Miro Support

To view the tool's privacy policy, see: Miro Privacy Policy

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Kahoot

Tool Overview:

Kahoot allows you to create gamified synchronous multiple choice quizzes that students can join from browser or mobile device. 

Category: Audience Response
Pedagogical Uses: Blended Learning Gamification Interactive Learning Online Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: No
Link to Tool: Kahoot
Similar To: Top Hat Qlicker
Wooclap

Availability: Browser-based Mobile-friendly Synchronous

Advantages:

  • Engaging, fun platform to use
  • Browser-based
  • Mobile-friendly

Limitations:

  • Kahoot has not yet passed the Security Assessment Process at Queen’s
  • Most features are not available in the free version
  • Free version is limited to 10 users

This tool is available to: Free/Subscription Required

This tool can be integrated with: No Integration

Gradebook Integration: No
Gradebook can be exported: Yes
Classlist full integration with onQ: No
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: N/A

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - Yes Level AA

  • Some users can convey information as per Universal Design For Learning guidelines in a variety of formats.
  • All users can customize the display of information in multiple ways as per UDL guidelines.
    • Text scalability up to 200% using browser zoom features
    • Mutable sound and adjustable volume settings
  • No tool features allow for individual accommodation settings

Some tool features are compatible with screen readers


Compatible Screen Readers:

  • Common screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver) on teaching devices will read questions and answers aloud.
  • Common screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver) on student devices will read matching answer numbers aloud.
  • iOS and Android mobile apps have a built-in read-aloud feature.

Alt text is supported on images in this tool.

Most images on the products contain relevant alternative text. Exceptions include: 

  • The informative image is not focused and announced while navigating using the arrow keys on the Price plan - Student screen.

Caption Features Availability
For Live Video Live Captions - No No
For Pre-Recorded Pre-recorded Captions - Yes Yes
Are Automatically Generated Auto-Generated Captions - Yes Yes
Are Editable Caption Editing - No No
Are SRT/WebVTT Importable Importable Captions - N/A Not Applicable

Navigation Features Availability
Keyboard Keyboard Navigation - Yes Yes
Mouse Mouse Navigation - Yes Yes

Support available through: Vendor Support

For Support, visit: Kahoot Support

To view the tool's privacy policy, see: Kahoot Privacy Policy

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H5P

Tool Overview:

H5P is an authoring tool to create interactive HTML5 course content. 

Category: Assessment and Feedback Content Creation Course Authoring Design Memorization
Pedagogical Uses: Accessible Learning Blended Learning Interactive Learning Online Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: Yes
Link to Tool: H5P
Similar To: Similar to a web layout tool

Availability: Asynchronous Browser-based Mobile-friendly

Advantages:

  • H5P Activities can be embedded in onQ, on web pages, or in Articlulate Rise content
  • Content added to onQ with the Insert Stuff tool will sync the class list and gradebook to the activity, with instructor reports on student activity
  • Edit content directly in browser; no technical skills or downloads necessary
  • Cross-platform functionality; same experience on computers, tablets and smartphones
  • Content can be reused, adapted, and shared

Limitations:

  • H5P activity types are limited in onQ to only those that are accessible
  • No preview option
  • No font customization

This tool is available to: Available to Queen's

This tool can be integrated with: LMS Integration

Gradebook Integration:Yes
Gradebook can be exported: Yes
Classlist full integration with onQ: Yes
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: No

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - Yes Level AA

  • Some users can convey information as per Universal Design For Learning guidelines in a variety of formats.
  • Some users can customize the display of information in multiple ways as per UDL guidelines.

Some tool features are compatible with screen readers


Compatible Screen Readers:

  • H5P is compatible with major screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver, but accessibility depends on the specific content type and proper configuration by the content creator.

Alt text is supported on images in this tool.

Caption Features Availability
For Live Video Live Captions - No No
For Pre-Recorded Pre-recorded Captions - Yes Yes
Are Automatically Generated Auto-Generated Captions - No No
Are Editable Caption Editing - No No
Are SRT/WebVTT Importable Importable Captions - Yes Yes

Navigation Features Availability
Keyboard Keyboard Navigation - Partial Partial
Mouse Mouse Navigation - Yes Yes

Support available through: Vendor Support

For Support, visit: H5P Support

To view the tool's privacy policy, see: H5P Privacy Policy

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Grasp

Tool Overview:

GRASP is an online tool that supports peer review of performance in groups. GRASP can be used by students to provide formative and/or summative feedback to each other in group projects.  

Category: Peer Assessment
Pedagogical Uses: Peer Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: No
Link to Tool: Grasp

Availability: Asynchronous Browser-based

Advantages:

  • Allows grade distribution (ie How would you distribute 100 points among your team members)
  • Integrates with Groups in onQ

Limitations:

  • Not easily sharable with learners
  • Requires manual data and spreadsheet manipulation
  • Groups cannot be changed after Survey has opened

This tool is available to: Faculty-specific Availability

This tool can be integrated with: Partial Integration

Gradebook Integration: No
Gradebook can be exported: Yes
Classlist full integration with onQ: Yes
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: Yes

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - N/A Unknown

  • No UDL information available

No screen reader compatibility information available

No Alt Text accessibility information is provided.

No information regarding closed captions is provided

No information regarding navigation is provided

Support available through: Queen's Support

For Support, visit: Smith School of Business HelpDesk

To view the tool's privacy policy, see:

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Flip

Tool Overview:

Flip fosters discussion by allowing students to upload and post comments on short videos. Instructors can grade and/or offer feedback on student videos.

Category: Assessment and Feedback Capturing Collaboration Communication Open Discussion Video Creation and Streaming
Pedagogical Uses: Blended Learning Collaborative Learning Interactive Learning Online Learning Peer Learning
Queen's Security Assessment completed: Yes
Link to Tool: Flip
Similar To: onQ
TikTok, VoiceThread, Brightspace discussion forum with videos

Availability: Asynchronous Browser-based Mobile app Mobile-friendly

Advantages:

  • Facilitates online discussions, preserving non-verbal communication cues
  • Enhances a sense of community
  • Great accessibility features
  • Students can set up notifications to let them know when new posts are shared or when others have commented on their videos
  • Effective for language learning

Limitations:

  • Some may feel very comfortable communicating via video, others might find they’d prefer to remain more anonymous. Students can pixelate their image or cover their face with an emoji, should they choose to do so.
  • Often discussion forums in onQ are set up so that students must post a response before they will be allowed to see other students’ responses. This is not possible in Flip. Students are always able to see other students’ posts.
  • Flip cannot divide a class into smaller discussion groups.

This tool is available to: Available to Queen's

This tool can be integrated with: Embed Code

Gradebook Integration: No
Gradebook can be exported: Yes
Classlist full integration with onQ: No
Class roster and groups need to be udpated manually if onQ changes: Yes

WCAG 2.0 Compliance
wcag2 - N/A Unknown

  • No UDL information available

No screen reader compatibility information available

No Alt Text accessibility information is provided.

No information regarding closed captions is provided

No information regarding navigation is provided

Support available through: Vendor Support

For Support, visit: Flip Support

To view the tool's privacy policy, see: Flip Privacy Policy

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