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(Created page with "PeerScholar is a tool to allow peer grading and and review (i.e. feedback on a draft), similar to Pear (which is at end-of-life) or Kritik. This [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKra7hzRX0 quick overview on YouTube] outlines the tool. The [https://uwaterloo.ca/educational-technology-hub/catalogs/centrally-supported-tools/peerscholar ITMS help pages] are also useful. '''Possible Alternatives:''' None '''Instructor Contact:''' ??? '''Help email:''' learnhelp@uwaterlo...") |
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PeerScholar is a tool | PeerScholar is a tool for peer review (i.e. feedback on a draft) and group evaluation (i.e. group member contributions to group work). This [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKra7hzRX0 quick overview on YouTube] outlines the tool. As this is a centrally supported tool, see the [https://uwaterloo.ca/educational-technology-hub/catalogs/centrally-supported-tools/peerscholar EdTech hub] for more information and resources. | ||
''' | '''Centrally Supported:''' Yes | ||
'''Possible Alternatives:''' None that is recommended. | |||
'''Instructor Contact:''' Your [https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/profile-type/faculty-liaisons CTE Liaison] for pedagogical support. | |||
'''University Support:''' [mailto:helpdesk@uwaterloo.ca learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca], [https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/40 Jira Help Portal form], [https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/43906826250/peerScholar IST Knowledge base] | |||
'''Vendor Support:''' [https://support.peerscholar.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002327434-Documentation PeerScholar Support] | |||
'''Accessibility:''' Detailed information not currently available, however peerScholar has indicated that they follow the accessibility standards laid out in the ADA & AODA and strive to ensure they are level AAA (with the minimum level being at least AA) of the web accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1). | |||
Latest revision as of 11:00, 30 October 2024
PeerScholar is a tool for peer review (i.e. feedback on a draft) and group evaluation (i.e. group member contributions to group work). This quick overview on YouTube outlines the tool. As this is a centrally supported tool, see the EdTech hub for more information and resources.
Centrally Supported: Yes
Possible Alternatives: None that is recommended.
Instructor Contact: Your CTE Liaison for pedagogical support.
University Support: learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca, Jira Help Portal form, IST Knowledge base
Vendor Support: PeerScholar Support
Accessibility: Detailed information not currently available, however peerScholar has indicated that they follow the accessibility standards laid out in the ADA & AODA and strive to ensure they are level AAA (with the minimum level being at least AA) of the web accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1).