Poetica

  Poetica is a web-based tool and it can be accessed on all devices.  This tool is another tool that can be used like Google Drive.  The appearance is even a little similar as you can see from the picture.

 This tool supports word files, PDFs, and Rich Text Docs.  Email is needed for sign-up; people can be invited through email or by sharing a link.  A tutorial is right on the home page when you login.  One interesting feature that Poetica has is a Chrome extension.  This is designed to make it easier to ask for help editing or feedback anywhere online.  The text can be selected and imported right into Poetica and then others can be invited to give feedback.

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Effective:  Students and teachers are able to give feedback to each.  This has the potential for opening connections for students and opening them up to the "real-world."

Ease of Use:  As stated above the program does require an email for sign-up.  The system can be used with a password was sign-up has been established.

Technology Required:  Poetica can be used on all devices since it is web-based. 

Adaptability:  This should be able to fit within all learning environments.

Cost:  This is a free web tool.

Target Audience:  This tool can be used with all grade levels, but it may be more appropriate for elementary level and up.

Versatility Across the Curriculum:  This is a tool that can be used with all grade levels.  Teachers can be a part of the feedback if they are included into the sharing.  Poetica can help address many ELA standards. as well as others depending on the documents being used.