Crocodoc

Stephanie K.

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SWOTs Strengths
 * Easy to upload PDFs, Word Documents, Powerpoint Presentations
 * View and Edit (mark) online
 * Provides instant feedback
 * Basic addition is FREE!
 * You can download the document after you've marked it
 * Compatitble with all major web browsers
 * You can even take a snapshot of a website to mark it
 * Offers live chat for help
 * Open to feedback and ideas
 * Created by 4 MIT grads

Weaknesses
 * Not private
 * Need access to the internet to use
 * Have to buy Pro addition in order to gain password security for your documents
 * Pro cost $36/year
 * The tools require practice and there is not an "undo" tool to use

Opportunities
 * Allow access to feedback at home
 * No need for hard copy
 * Access document from any computer
 * Group can work to colllaborate on one document
 * Students can turn in drafts and receive feedback easily from the teacher

Threats
 * Although hard to guess a URL, to a document they are not private
 * Anyone can view your documents including other students

Ideas for Classroom
 * Turn in papers electronically
 * Feedback students can access at home
 * Allow for group collaboration
 * Teach can track the progess and input from the group

I think this is a great tool for an upper grade teacher. It is time consuming to provide feedback to students and this makes the step a little bit quicker and easier. Not only can students access their work online but teachers can grade from any computer! ( No more forgetting those papers on your desk!)