ViewChat

ViewChat is an app, which allows you to share files and work on them cooperatively or independently.  Some of the features are similar to Google Docs.  Files such as PDF, Doc, PPT, Pages, Keynote, Excel, web pages, and photos can be dragged or dropped into the app.  It also can convert files into PDF form.  PDF forms can filled in and signed.  Once the files have been uploaded/downloaded into the app, you can view and chat together.  You can text, make voice and video calls.  This allows you and others to annotate on the files.  It is great because teachers can also be a part of the chats to evaluate the students.  

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Effective:  Students cab be actively engaged when they are interacting with others in discussions.  They can work on making documents and adjustments to their own work as well.  Students can learn from others and get feedback from teachers and peers.

Ease of Use:  ViewChat offers a Quick Start tutorial for the app.  This is very helpful in learning what to do.  It does require an email sign-up to start an account.  A pin is sent to the email, which is used to start the account.

Technology Required:  The app can be downloaded onto iOS devices.  

Adaptability:  It can be adapted to be used in all learning environments.

Cost:  The app is free to download and use.  There are no additional costs; all of the options within the app are free.

Target Audience:  This app can be used with all students; however, once students have created an account they need to send invites so that they can add members and/groups.  These invites can also be connected with QR codes.  Managing the lists, although simple, it may not work for all grade levels. Teachers do not have the ability to manage students' member list and accounts.

Versatility Across the Curriculum:  This app can be used in all subject areas and it can address some of the standards in ELA.  Teachers can  join the the group/chats so that they can monitor the progress.