FlockDraw

=**FlockDraw**=

An online collaborative drawing tool.

//Resources//
 * Web 2.0 Tools for Educators – FlockDraw: []
 * FlockDraw: []
 * Free Technology for Teachers – FlockDraw: []
 * EDTE.CH – FlockDraw: []
 * Flawless Educational Drawing Tool: FlockDraw: []
 * FlockDraw – Collaborative Drawing Made Easy: []

__**SWOT Analysis**__

 * //Strengths//
 * Easy to sign up for and use
 * Nothing to download – synchronous
 * Can be private or public
 * Can display drawn pictures online
 * Drawing features are very intuitive
 * Can embed files on different websites
 * Has online tutorials and “drawing lessons”
 * Great for kinesthetic and visual learners!
 * //Weaknesses//
 * Cannot save files as JPEGS
 * Can be distracting for some students
 * Drawing tools may not be precise for certain lessons
 * Limit of 10 simultaneous drawers
 * Limited drawing tools
 * Some schools have a SMARTboard, which could limit the use of this tool


 * //Opportunities//
 * Encourages collaboration between students
 * Can be used as a brainstorming tool
 * Can be used for peer-to-peer tutoring
 * Can be used as a visual aid for all disciplines
 * Can be used to eliminate too much paper use – going “green” J
 * //Threats//
 * Students have equal access to create and delete as teacher does
 * If a wrong button is pushed, all information created could be permanently erased
 * //Use in the Classroom//
 * Students can make a mindmap
 * Can play Pictionary with vocabulary words
 * Peer Editing of text
 * Can make sketches and diagrams for classroom use
 * Shapes
 * Geometric Solids
 * Shapes & Space
 * Alphabet
 * Cell Diagrams
 * Many, many more!